S 1461 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment

Summary
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1461) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 19, 2025
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mike Moore
DDemocratic
MA
Second Worcester