An Act protecting sunlight in certain public parks
By Representatives Walz of Boston and Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Martha M. Walz, Byron Rushing and others for legislation to regulate the construction of buildings and structures that would cast shadows on certain public parks . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenters:
- Martha M. Walz , Byron Rushing
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect the public's access to sunlight in certain public parks, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2011 | House | Referred to committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture |
| 1/24/2011 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2011 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2011 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/4/2012 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/18/2011 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in 437 |
| 9/17/2012 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4442 |
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