An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units
Summary
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2545) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to regulate rent in residential dwelling units. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 4, 2024
Last action Sep 9, 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
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jan 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jan 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
Co
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
Co
Erika Uyterhoeven
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Connolly
DDemocratic
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