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MA H4883

Providing for the prevention of flooding


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Introduced
08/13/2018
In Committee
08/13/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Section 95 contained in the engrossed Bill promoting climate change adaptation, environmental and natural resource protection, and investment in recreational assets and opportunity (see House, No. 4835), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment E of House, No. 4884). August 13, 2018.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to scope a state grant or low-interest loan program for structural elevation or acquisition of properties prone to flooding in Massachusetts. The commission will consider funding sources, eligible expenses, applicant eligibility, cost-benefit analysis, and program expenditures and payouts. The commission consists of state legislators, state agency officials, and representatives from the building, insurance, and environmental sectors. The commission is required to submit a preliminary draft of its recommendations by December 1, 2019 and a final draft of the program scope, along with any additional legislative recommendations, by December 1, 2020.

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

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

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