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MA S1177

MA S1177
Establishing the Martha's Vineyard Housing Trust


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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

For legislation to establish the Martha's Vineyard Housing Trust. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Martha's Vineyard Housing Trust, a public instrumentality with the purpose of preserving and creating year-round housing on the island. The Trust will be administered by a Housing Bank Commission consisting of 7 members, with 1 member elected from each of the 6 towns on Martha's Vineyard and 1 member appointed by the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority. The Commission will have the power to accept and receive property, purchase and retain real or personal property, and borrow money, among other functions, to support the Trust's purpose of providing affordable housing on the island.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2524 (on 02/13/2020)

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