H3229
An Act to increase community preservation revenue
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase revenue generated through community preservation surcharges. The goal is to provide additional funding for local preservation efforts, particularly those focused on historic resources and community housing. The bill directs the state to explore and utilize these funds to support various community preservation initiatives. It is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Increases revenue from community preservation surcharges.
- Directs the state to allocate funds for historic resource preservation.
- Authorizes the use of funds for community housing purposes.
- Includes a study order (H5203) to examine related issues.
- Scheduled hearings have been held and are ongoing.
Who is affected
- Local municipalities
- Historic preservation organizations
- Community housing developers
- Property owners
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands the use of community preservation funds beyond their original scope.
- Includes a study order to assess the effectiveness of existing programs.
- Addresses funding for coastal infrastructure through related bills.
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsor
John H. Rogers
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Bill H.3229 194th (Current)
An Act to increase community preservation revenue
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3229) of John H. Rogers relative to community preservation surcharges. Revenue.
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Presenter: John H. Rogers
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3229
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5203 |
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