MA S194

Bill

Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission on the Dover amendment. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process for educational uses under the "Dover Amendment" - a provision in Massachusetts law that exempts certain educational facilities from local zoning restrictions. The commission will consist of members from state government, the legislature, and local officials with expertise in zoning and education. It will review the types of building projects that have been approved under the Dover Amendment and the related case law, and solicit public input. The commission will then provide recommendations for legislation, including a proposed definition of "educational purposes," by the end of 2017.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Dan Donahue (D), Mike Moore (D), James Welch (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2486 (on 04/26/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S194

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S194
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S194.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2464	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the safety of dental amalgam	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
S1311	Resolve providing for a study by a special commission relative to the primary prevention of gun violence	Accompanied a study order, see S2292	Similar To
S2486	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to economic development matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S304	Establishing a special commission relative to digital textbooks	Accompanied a study order, see S2425	Similar To
S891	Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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