H 2107 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to facilitate the issuance of local permits for building energy efficiency and decarbonization

This bill amends state law to ensure that local permits are issued for building energy efficiency and decarbonization projects that are part of approved plans. Specifically, it requires municipalities to grant necessary permits and approvals for measures authorized by certified efficiency plans created under existing state regulations. The change directly affects local governments and building owners by clarifying that these specific green building initiatives must be permitted. By removing potential local barriers, the bill aims to streamline the process for implementing energy-saving upgrades in buildings.
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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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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 · 1 co-sponsor

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