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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 streamline zoning appeals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to streamline zoning appeals by making several changes to Section 17 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws and Section 11 of Chapter 665 of the Acts of 1956. Key provisions include: (1) removing the requirement that all members of a zoning board must be present for an appeal, (2) changing the term "members" to "clerk" for filing appeals, (3) allowing other persons to intervene in appeals but only within the 20-day appeal period, (4) requiring plaintiffs other than the project proponent to submit statements and supporting affidavits on their standing as aggrieved persons within 30 days, and (5) requiring the court to hold a hearing within 90 days to determine if each plaintiff has proven standing as an aggrieved person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1024 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1024.pdf |
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