S1439
An Act exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to exempt certain adjacent Massachusetts communities that do not have direct access to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) from the MBTA zoning requirements. The goal is to allow these communities to develop their land use policies without being subject to the regulations designed for areas served by the MBTA. This legislation seeks to address concerns about the impact of MBTA zoning on these specific communities.
Key provisions
- Exempts adjacent communities without direct MBTA access from MBTA zoning requirements.
- Allows these communities to determine their own land use policies.
- Addresses concerns regarding the application of MBTA zoning to areas not directly served by the MBTA.
- The bill was presented by a petition with multiple signatories.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
Who is affected
- Adjacent Massachusetts communities
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- Potentially alters the application of MBTA zoning regulations.
- Provides local control over land use planning for specific communities.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
David F. DeCoste
Kelly A. Dooner
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill S.1439 194th (Current)
An Act exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.1439
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2669 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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