municipal powers, permitting and zoning
This resolution directs the Municipalities and Regional Government committee to study 17 related bills (H2254, H2261, etc.) concerning local government powers, building permits, and zoning rules. The committee must report its findings and proposed legislation by December 31, 2026, to the General Court. It is a procedural step for future lawmaking, not a policy change itself.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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4
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2
Committee
3
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Discharged to the committee on House Rules
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
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