H 4970
municipal powers, permitting and zoning
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Bill overview
This bill, referred to the House Committee on Rules, is a study order concerning municipal powers, permitting, and zoning regulations in Massachusetts. It is accompanied by several related bills focusing on various aspects of municipal governance and planning. The purpose of the order is to examine and potentially recommend changes to these areas, aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness in local government operations.
Key provisions
- Study municipal powers related to permitting and zoning.
- Examine current permitting and zoning processes.
- Consider potential improvements to these processes.
- Evaluate the impact of zoning regulations on communities.
- Analyze related bills H2254, H2261, H2272, H2274, H2281, H2282, H2283, H2286, H2301, H2309, H2312, H2317, H2326, H2329, H2353, H2354 and H4047.
- Recommend changes to municipal powers, permitting, and zoning.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials
- Developers and builders
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Regional government bodies
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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Order H.4970 194th (Current)
municipal powers, permitting and zoning
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
Order History
Displaying 4 actions for Order H.4970
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Accompanied by H2254, H2261, H2272, H2274, H2281, H2282, H2283, H2286, H2301, H2309, H2312, H2317, H2326, H2329, H2353, H2354 and H4047 |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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