H3923
An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Somerville, Massachusetts, to review and approve institutional master plans submitted by certain institutional facilities within the city. It grants the municipality the authority to impose municipal reviews on these plans, ensuring they align with local interests and regulations. The bill aims to provide greater control over development and planning within Somerville’s institutional sector.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerville to review institutional master plans.
- Requires municipal review and approval of these plans.
- Applies to certain institutional facilities within the city.
- Grants the city the power to impose municipal reviews.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- A hearing was scheduled for July 29, 2025.
- The reporting date for the House has been extended.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation concerning Somerville’s institutional master plans.
Who is affected
- City of Somerville, Massachusetts
- Institutional facilities located in Somerville
- Local government officials in Somerville
- Developers of institutional facilities
- Residents of Somerville
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for reviewing institutional master plans.
- Provides Somerville with increased authority over institutional development.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill H.3923 194th (Current)
An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3923) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Christine P. Barber City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3923
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5120 |
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