By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1973) of James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1558) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1570) of Chynah Tyler that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be authorized to establish a pilot program to promote access to housing and improve educational outcomes. Housing.
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1560) of David M. Rogers and Vanna Howard for legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.
This bill (H 4694) amends Chapter 40A of Massachusetts law to explicitly allow housing authorities to develop affordable or public housing, expanding eligibility beyond current entities like corporations. It directly affects municipal housing authorities and developers working with them, enabling them to create new affordable housing projects under existing legal frameworks. The key change adds housing authorities to the list of entities permitted to pursue affordable housing development under Chapter 40A. This is a technical update to existing law, not a new funding program or major policy shift.
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael S. Day relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1472) of Daniel Cahill relative to affordable and public housing options. Housing.
