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MA S547
To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats
summary
Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "preservation" in the existing law to include the construction, alteration, or rehabilitation of beaches, dunes, seawalls, and other coastal infrastructure for the purpose of protecting open space, historical resources, or community housing from flooding, sea-level rise, and storm surge. This change aims to allow the use of community preservation funds for seawall repairs and other coastal infrastructure projects that are intended to safeguard open spaces, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S547 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S547.pdf |
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