MA S805

Bill

For Chapter 40B reform and improvement

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes reforms and adjustments to Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which deals with affordable housing. The key provisions include: 1) requiring all Chapter 40B projects to undergo environmental impact review and approval by local municipal authorities, without any exemptions; 2) mandating that Chapter 40B projects conform to local conservation land, wetland, and watershed protections, with review by municipal conservation commissions; 3) involving other relevant government bodies, such as regional commissions and housing authorities, in the review process; and 4) emphasizing the importance of comprehensive state planning and coordination, including considerations of neighborhood-friendly development, high-quality construction standards, and access to public transit.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2526 (on 02/13/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S805

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S805
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S805.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1268	Relative to the definition of consistent with local needs in chapter 40b	Accompanied a study order, see H4974	Similar To
H1307	Relative to wildlife management areas and 40B structures	Accompanied a study order, see H4975	Similar To
H137	Relative to mandated reporter reform	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H380	To institute CORI Reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5011	Similar To
H4083	Relative to DCF legislative reporting reform	Accompanied a new draft, see H4163	Similar To
H487	Relative to special education funding reform	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H664	Relative to campaign finance reform	Accompanied a study order, see H4403	Similar To
S2220	To reform the toxic use reduction act	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S2526	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Housing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to 40B legislation	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S804	To update Chapter 40B to support the creation of affordable housing while strengthening local oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S2526	Similar To
S94	To promote livable communities and zoning reform act	Accompanied a study order, see S2533	Similar To
S974	Reforming the judicial system	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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