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MA S547

To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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