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MA H2050

MA H2050
Relative to acceptance of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act


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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

Relative to acceptance of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 16 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws, known as the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The key provisions are: (1) removing the requirement that a city or town revoke its acceptance of the CPA in the same manner as it was originally accepted; (2) allowing cities and towns to revoke their acceptance of the CPA through voter approval at the next regular municipal or state election; and (3) mandating that a question seeking revocation of the CPA be presented to voters at least once every 10 years, starting 10 years after the city or town initially accepted the CPA.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4573 (on 05/16/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2050
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2050.pdf
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