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MA H1655

Relative to relief for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund


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

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to wage rates for workers on certain low and moderate income housing construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to exempt the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund from the Prevailing Wage Law, which sets minimum wage rates for workers on public construction projects. This would allow the trust to construct low and moderate-income housing projects without being subject to the prevailing wage requirements. The bill seeks to provide relief and flexibility for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund in its efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing in the state.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 11/10/2020)

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