MA S1708

Bill

MA S1708

To increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical 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 to increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency by requiring the Massachusetts Historical Commission to publish information at least twice a month on its website, including summaries or copies of notices submitted about projects that might affect historic sites, the commission's decisions on whether these projects will have adverse effects, and any recommendations made to lessen those effects. Additionally, the commission will publish a list of applications for and awards of historic rehabilitation tax credits, which are financial incentives for restoring historic buildings, under specific sections of Massachusetts General Laws chapters 62 and 63. This published information will be easily accessible to interested parties and will explain how to obtain the full details of these notices, applications, decisions, recommendations, and certifications.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Michael Rodrigues (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2386 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1708

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1708
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1708
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1708.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1000	To provide further transparency in public construction	Accompanied a study order, see H4604	Similar To
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S1594	To provide income tax relief during economic prosperity	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1596	An act relative to eligible production expenses for the film tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1681	Relative to increasing transparency in public construction	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1698	Relative to fair access to surplus state equipment	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S1711	Relative to transparency in government with regard to consultant expenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S2386	State administration and regulatory oversight	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S790	Relative to controlled substances	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To
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