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MA H1280

Relative to smart growth housing production


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to smart growth housing production. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 40R of the General Laws to state that a smart growth zoning district or starter home zoning district ordinance or by-law shall be adopted, amended, or repealed by a simple majority vote of the town council, city council, or town meeting, rather than requiring a supermajority vote. The purpose of this change is to make it easier for municipalities to implement smart growth and starter home zoning policies, which are designed to increase the production of affordable housing.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 01/06/2020)

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