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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.2311 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act promoting housing and sustainable development

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill promoting the planning and development of sustainable communities (Senate, No. 2144),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act promoting housing and sustainable development” (Senate, No. 2311) [Estimated cost: $500,000].

Bill Information

Sponsor:
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Clerk # Sponsor Title Action
1
(S.2333) (3rd Redraft)
Tarr, Bruce E. Land Use Regulations Rejected
2
Withdrawn
3
Donoghue, Eileen M. Minimum size for developments subject to inclusionary zoning Rejected
4
Donoghue, Eileen M. Occupancy of accessory dwelling units Rejected
5
Donoghue, Eileen M. Square footage threshold for accessory dwelling units Rejected
6
Donoghue, Eileen M. Size of multi-family housing districts Rejected
7
(Redraft)
Donoghue, Eileen M. Use variances Adopted YEAS 38 - NAYS 0
8
Withdrawn
9
(Redraft)
Moore, Michael O. Dover Amendment Special Commission Adopted
10
Humason, Donald F., Jr. Ensuring Municipal Equity Rejected
11
(Redraft)
Chang-Diaz, Sonia Preventing Discriminatory Land Use Adopted
12
Withdrawn
13
Brownsberger, William N. Allowing Inclusionary Zoning Without Concessions Adopted
14
Withdrawn
15
Barrett, Michael J. Emissions in Certified Communities Adopted
16
(Redraft)
Barrett, Michael J. Impact Fees 1 Adopted
17
(Redraft)
Barrett, Michael J. Impact Fees 2 Adopted
18
Barrett, Michael J. Master Plan Energy Management Element Adopted
19
Barrett, Michael J. Master Plan Land Use Element Adopted
20
Barrett, Michael J. Master Plan Transportation Element Adopted
21
Barrett, Michael J. Master Plan Public Health Element Adopted
22
(Redraft)
Forry, Linda Dorcena Multi-Family Housing Adopted
23
(3rd Redraft)
Eldridge, James B. Municipal Opt-In Program Adopted
24
Timilty, James E. Comprehensive Permit Moratorium and Study Rejected
25
Withdrawn

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