MA H3837

Bill

MA H3837

Protecting neighboring communities from deleterious construction

Introduced
05/30/2019

In Committee
02/13/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to certain construction projects occurring in municipalities within 1,500 feet of a border of another municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to require any major construction project occurring within 1,500 feet of another municipality's border to include a buffer zone between the two municipalities. The buffer zone can include features such as parks, gardens, trails, wetlands, or open space to prevent harm to the neighboring municipality from the construction project. The term "major construction project" is defined as any public or private construction project totaling over $5 million, road or highway construction, or the erection of any bridge over navigable or tidal waters.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Bruce Ayers (D), Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 02/24/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3837

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3837	05/31/2019
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3837.pdf	05/31/2019

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