S 1286 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment

This bill aims to stop nonprofit organizations from using the Dover Amendment to bypass rules that protect wetlands and natural resources. It directly affects these nonprofits by changing how they can use land for their projects. The key mechanism involves amending state law to explicitly state that the Dover Amendment cannot be used to avoid wetland or natural resource protections. This change ensures that environmental safeguards remain in place even when nonprofits seek tax benefits for their land use.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brendan Crighton
DDemocratic
MA
Third Essex