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MA H2133

Relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on certain land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a framework for construction projects affecting or related to building structures in or over navigable or tide waters that fall under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality. The key provisions include: (1) requiring the affected municipalities to enter into an inter-municipal agreement before the construction project can proceed, which must address various considerations such as a buffer zone, evaluation of alternatives, and addressing infrastructure needs of neighboring communities; (2) specifying the required contents of the inter-municipal agreement, including cost-sharing, termination procedures, and dispute resolution processes; and (3) requiring the inter-municipal agreement to be approved by the state legislature and governor before the construction project can begin.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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