An Act relative to preserving information content of historic resources with community preservation funds
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that community preservation funds are used to preserve the historical information contained within historic resources, such as buildings and sites, throughout Massachusetts. It seeks to prioritize the retention of this information content when these funds are allocated. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Revenue and subsequently advanced through the legislative process. The goal is to safeguard the historical context and significance of these resources for future generations.
Key provisions
- Directs community preservation funds to prioritize the preservation of information content within historic resources.
- Encourages the documentation and preservation of historical data associated with historic sites.
- Supports efforts to maintain the historical integrity of buildings and landmarks.
- Allows for the use of community preservation funds for the purpose of preserving historical information.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Revenue.
Who is affected
- Local municipalities
- Historical preservation organizations
- Property owners of historic resources
- Community preservation fund administrators
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Specifies the use of community preservation funds for historical information preservation.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David T. Vieira
Cosponsor
David T. Vieira
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