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Introduced
11/01/2018
11/01/2018
In Committee
12/06/2018
12/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the election of board members of local housing authorities. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "Tenant Member" on the board of local housing authorities in Massachusetts. It requires that one member of the housing authority board be a tenant, and allows the remaining members to be elected by the town. The bill also outlines the process for appointing the tenant member, including requiring the town to notify tenant organizations and post notices to solicit interested candidates. Additionally, the bill allows for temporary waivers from the tenant member requirement in certain circumstances where no eligible tenant is available or willing to serve.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Christine Barber (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Peter Durant (R),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4981 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4981.pdf |
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