H 4676 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to improve and modernize planning and community development in the city of Boston

This bill aims to help the city of Boston guide public and private investments to create a more resilient, affordable, and equitable community. It strengthens the powers of the Boston Planning Board and the Boston Redevelopment Authority to address issues like housing shortages, economic disparities, and climate threats. The legislation allows these agencies to use tools such as eminent domain and public funding for projects that improve housing, infrastructure, and energy efficiency. By promoting cooperation between city agencies and ensuring fair treatment for all residents and businesses, the act seeks to better manage land use and development across the city.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced May 28, 2024 Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Total actions
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jul 30, 2024
House · Amendment adopted
Amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means) adopted
Jul 30, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting with the amendment pending
Jul 30, 2024
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending
Jul 30, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H4947
May 28, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
May 28, 2024
House · Reported by committee
Reported from the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Danny Ryan
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2nd Suffolk