H490
An Act preparing Massachusetts for the next economy
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Bill overview
This bill directs the creation of a special commission to investigate how Massachusetts’ infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations should be prepared for future economic changes. The commission will conduct an inventory of existing assets and assess their suitability for the evolving economy, particularly concerning economic development and emerging technologies. The goal is to proactively plan for the state’s built environment to support future economic growth.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the built environment.
- Require the commission to inventory infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations.
- Focus on preparing the state for the ‘next economy’ and economic development.
- Consider emerging technologies in its assessment.
- The commission will accompany a study order.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Economic Development Agencies
- Local governments
- Developers
- Land use planners
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Primary sponsor
Kristin E. Kassner
Cosponsor
Kristin E. Kassner
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Bill H.490 194th (Current)
An Act preparing Massachusetts for the next economy
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 490) of Kristin E. Kassner for an investigation by a special commission relative to the preparation of the built environment for the next economy, including an inventory of infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Presenter: Kristin E. Kassner
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.490
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5252 (under House Rule 27) |
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