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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition of James M. Murphy and William J. Driscoll, Jr., that development within a designated port area be subject to all municipal rules and regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to give municipalities more control over development within designated port areas. It provides that in any city or town that accepts the provisions of this bill, any development within a designated port area, as defined by state regulations, would be subject to all municipal rules and regulations. Additionally, the bill requires that any project or development in these designated port areas, including ancillary facilities and non-water dependent uses, receive local approval before being granted state-level permits. This is intended to give municipalities greater oversight and decision-making authority over activities within their designated port areas.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5116 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H838 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H838.pdf |
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