MA S616

Bill

Creating a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to scope a state grant or low-interest loan program for structural elevation or acquisition of properties prone to flooding in Massachusetts. The commission will consider various components, including funding sources, eligible expenses, applicant eligibility, cost-benefit analysis, risks and hazards identified in the state's climate adaptation plan, and program expenditures. The commission will consist of representatives from various state agencies, the legislature, and other stakeholders. The commission is required to submit a preliminary draft of recommendations or legislation by September 1, 2021, and a final report with the program scope and any additional recommendations or draft legislation by December 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Bruce Tarr (R)*, David DeCoste (R), Susan Gifford (R), Mike Moore (D), Susan Moran (D), Matt Muratore (R), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2734 (on 03/03/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S616

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S616
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S616.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1022	Conserving our natural resources	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
H4017	Establishing a special commission to examine the Department of Public Health’s nursing home licensure process and requirements	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 34 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
H874	Creating a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1347	Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1612	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1736	Relative to surplus in retirement systems	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2044	Establishing a special commission to study the legislative process	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2734	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment, natural resources and agriculture matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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