H4289
An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham
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Bill overview
This bill aims to allow the town of Chatham to use community preservation funds for projects related to affordable community housing. It seeks to streamline the process for appropriating and spending these funds specifically for housing needs within the town. The bill was initially presented by Representative Luddy and Senator Cyr and has been reviewed by various committees and the Senate.
Key provisions
- Allows Chatham to utilize community preservation funds.
- Specifically designates these funds for community housing purposes.
- Facilitates the appropriation and expenditure of these funds.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Housing.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 10, 2025.
- The matter was reported favorably by the House committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
Who is affected
- Town of Chatham residents
- Potential residents of affordable housing in Chatham
- Community preservation fund administrators
- Local government officials in Chatham
- Housing advocates
Notable changes
- This bill focuses specifically on Chatham, unlike similar bills that may address broader housing initiatives.
- It clarifies the use of community preservation funds for housing, which may have previously been subject to interpretation.
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Bill H.4289 194th (Current)
An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4289) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Chatham (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4289
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 12:00 PM-12:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/5/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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