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MA H2189

MA H2189
Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study relative to the application of building codes when existing structures in gateway cities are converted to a mixed-use development


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
06/23/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relativerelative to the application of building codes when existing structures in gateway municipalities are converted to a mixed-use development. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission composed of eleven members to investigate and study how building codes are applied when older buildings in "gateway cities" (which are typically older, industrial cities undergoing revitalization) are converted into "mixed-use developments" (buildings containing both residential and commercial spaces). The commission will include representatives from the Department of Public Safety, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards, legislative committees focused on economic development and public safety, and appointees by the Governor who are an architect, a building inspector, and a developer experienced in such conversions. Their task is to identify ways to address challenges within existing building codes to facilitate these conversions while ensuring public safety and accessibility, and they are required to report their findings and recommendations to relevant legislative committees and the Gateway City Caucus by July 1, 2014.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 06/23/2016)

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