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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
For legislation to establish a special commission on the Dover amendment. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process for educational uses under the "Dover amendment" in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of members from various state agencies, the legislature, and local officials with expertise in zoning, non-profit social services, and non-profit schools or higher education institutions. The commission will review the types of building projects sited under the Dover amendment's educational exemption and the case law on this exemption, and will solicit public testimony. The commission will then file a report with the legislature by December 31, 2017, including recommendations for legislation and a proposed definition of "educational purposes."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2537 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S219 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S219.pdf |
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