An Act relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses two key issues: increasing access to affordable housing and protecting the water resources within Massachusetts communities. It seeks to establish a framework for promoting the development of affordable housing options while simultaneously safeguarding the quality and availability of local water supplies. The bill aims to balance these often competing interests through a coordinated approach.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for assessing the impact of affordable housing development on local water resources.
- Requires municipalities to consider water availability when reviewing affordable housing proposals.
- Promotes collaboration between state agencies and local governments on affordable housing and water management.
- Encourages the use of sustainable water practices in affordable housing developments.
- Supports the preservation of existing affordable housing units.
- Directs the Department of Housing and Environmental Protection to develop guidelines for water resource protection related to affordable housing.
- Expands the definition of ‘affordable housing’ to include a wider range of housing options.
- Creates a task force to study and recommend strategies for addressing the affordable housing and water resource challenges.
Who is affected
- Housing developers
- Municipalities
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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