S 1461
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment
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Bill overview
This resolution establishes a special commission to investigate and study the zoning approval process for educational uses in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on the ‘Dover amendment.’ The commission will include members of the General Court and aim to assess the effectiveness of this process. The goal is to examine how zoning regulations impact educational facilities and determine if adjustments are needed.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the Dover amendment.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The study will focus on the zoning approval process for educational uses.
- The commission will assess the effectiveness of the current process.
- The commission will examine the impact of the Dover amendment on educational facilities.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Regional Government entities in Massachusetts
- Educational institutions in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The commission's findings will inform potential changes to zoning regulations.
- The resolution seeks to evaluate the impact of the Dover amendment on local communities.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Resolve S.1461 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Resolve History
Displaying 5 actions for Resolve S.1461
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2715 |
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