Amendment #913 to H4700

Special Commission on Community Redevelopment and Land Preservation

Mr. Oliveira of Ludlow moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:

“SECTION XXXXX. There shall be a special commission to investigate ways to aid communities and redevelopment authorities with the demolition or repurposing of vacant buildings to support re-use, land preservation, environmental protection, and economic development, with an emphasis on rural communities, small communities and Gateway Cities.

The special commission shall be composed of: two co-chairs appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate; the Secretary of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance, or a designee; the Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, or a designee; the President & CEO of MassDevelopment, or a designee; three members from the Massachusetts Municipal Association, with an emphasis on members from rural communities and members from small communities or Gateway Cities; one member from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents who represents a regional school district; one member from the Massachusetts Association of School Communities who represents a regional school district; and the executive director of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or a designee. The special commission may hold public hearings; provided, however, that the hearings shall be held in a manner to ensure diverse geographic representation.

The special commission shall have its first meeting on or before January 2, 2023. The special commission shall file a report of its recommendations, if any, together with any recommendations for legislation, with the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives on or before April 30, 2023.”

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #913 to H4700

Special Commission on Community Redevelopment and Land Preservation