H 2044 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to public hearing notification for variances from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance or by-law

This bill amends Massachusetts zoning laws to require that public hearing notifications be sent to all interested parties for every hearing following the initial one regarding variances from zoning rules. The change directly affects local municipalities and the residents or businesses involved in zoning variance requests by ensuring they receive consistent updates on subsequent meetings. By mandating repeated notifications, the legislation aims to maintain transparency and allow the community to stay informed throughout the entire review process.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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Michelle DuBois
DDemocratic
MA
10th Plymouth