MA S689

Bill

MA S689

Resolve creating a real estate and housing commission

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to creating a real estate and housing commission. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission tasked with studying and proposing solutions for real estate and housing issues, including but not limited to zoning, foreclosure, homelessness, and landlord-tenant disputes, by considering best practices from other states. The commission will be comprised of the Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (who will chair it), the Undersecretary of Housing and Community Development, legislative appointees from both the Senate and House of Representatives, three individuals appointed by the Governor, and representatives from various housing-focused organizations such as the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and MassLandlords. This commission is required to submit a report within nine months of the bill's passage to the Governor, legislative leaders, and the Joint Committee on Housing, outlining its findings and recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Harriette Chandler (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2383 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S689

(14 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S689
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S689
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S689.pdf

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