An Act relative to the creation of a chapter 40B commission
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of a Chapter 40B commission to investigate and study the process of issuing permits and approvals for housing projects. The commission’s purpose is to examine how these approvals are handled and to potentially recommend improvements to the system. This legislation aims to ensure that affordable housing developments are efficiently and effectively permitted.
Key provisions
- Establish a Chapter 40B commission.
- Direct the commission to investigate and study the issuance of permits and approvals for housing projects.
- The commission will examine the current process for these approvals.
- The commission may recommend changes to improve the process.
- The commission’s findings and recommendations will be reported to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Housing developers
- Local municipalities
- Residents seeking affordable housing
- The Massachusetts legislature
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission to oversee Chapter 40B approvals.
- It suggests a review of the existing permit and approval process.
- It does not explicitly detail the commission’s powers or scope of authority beyond investigation and study.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Cosponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
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