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MA H874
Creating a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding
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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 establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the possibility of creating 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 investigate the possibility of creating a state grant or low-interest loan program for properties prone to flooding in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the state legislature, as well as representatives from various state agencies and organizations with expertise in areas like coastal resiliency, climate change adaptation, and hazard mitigation. The commission is tasked with examining various aspects of the potential program, including funding sources, eligible expenses, applicant eligibility criteria, cost-benefit analysis, and strategies to build resilience. The commission is required to submit preliminary recommendations by September 2021 and a final report with program scope and additional legislative recommendations by December 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Josh Cutler (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
David DeCoste (R),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Joan Meschino (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H874 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H874.pdf |
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