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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote livable communities. Community Development and Small Businesses.
AI Summary
This bill promotes livable communities by establishing state principles and goals for sustainable development, creating a Council for a Sustainable Commonwealth to coordinate state agency planning, requiring agencies to develop sustainable development plans, and encouraging municipalities to develop local sustainable development plans that are consistent with regional plans. The bill also provides funding for municipalities and regional planning commissions to develop these plans. Key provisions include requiring state agencies to consider secondary growth impacts and consistency with regional plans in their capital planning, giving priority for state grants to municipalities with certified local sustainable development plans, and establishing a process for regional planning commissions to review and certify local plans.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2709 (on 02/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S158 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S158.pdf |
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