An Act adjusting the area median income
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.311, aims to adjust how area median income (AMI) is calculated for cities and towns in Massachusetts with populations over 100,000. The bill was referred to the Community Development and Small Businesses committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is currently scheduled for a hearing to discuss potential adjustments to the AMI calculation process.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the calculation of area median income.
- Specifically targets municipalities with populations exceeding 100,000 residents.
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order (H4778).
- It was preceded by similar bills (H.189, H.301, H.239) proposing zip code-based adjustments.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Government agencies utilizing AMI data
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to refine the existing methodology for determining AMI.
- Previous attempts to adjust AMI based on zip codes (H.189, H.301, H.239) are relevant to this legislation.
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