An Act relative to voting on regional planning board proposed regional agreements
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses voting procedures for proposed regional agreements involving regional planning boards. It aims to clarify how local residents will participate in decisions regarding these agreements, particularly those related to regional school districts. The bill seeks to ensure transparent and accessible voting processes for these significant regional planning initiatives. It is related to a previous bill (S.1456) concerning regional school districts.
Key provisions
- Requires clear notification to residents about proposed regional agreements.
- Specifies how voting will occur for these agreements.
- Addresses voting procedures for regional school district agreements.
- Ensures public access to information related to the agreements.
- Relates to the work of regional planning boards.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Local municipalities
- Regional planning boards
- Regional school districts
- Voters
Notable changes
- Clarifies voting procedures for regional agreements.
- Builds upon previous legislation (S.1456) regarding regional school districts.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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