MA H1314

Bill

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

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/10/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative 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 to investigate and study the application of building codes when existing structures in gateway cities (economically distressed older industrial cities) are converted to a mixed-use development. The 11-member commission will include representatives from the Department of Public Safety, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards, the state legislature, and the governor's office, as well as an architect, a building commissioner, and a developer. The commission will explore strategies to overcome obstacles in existing building codes while maintaining adequate access and public safety, and will submit a report with its findings and recommendations by July 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Eileen Donoghue (D), Leonard Mirra (R), Aaron Vega (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1314

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1314
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1314.pdf

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