HB 85 (2011): relative to the definition of "abutter" for notice of land use board hearings.

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HB 85 (2011)

relative to the definition of "abutter" for notice of land use board hearings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2011. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 9, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2011, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 27, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 9, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 18, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/18/2011 11:15 AM LOB 301
  • January 18, 2011: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/18/2011 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • January 27, 2011: Executive Session: 1/27/2011 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 1, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 9 (Vote 14-2; RC)
  • February 9, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1200 (2010): relative to the definition of "abutter" for notice of land use board hearings.
  • HB 1359 (2024): relative to appeals of certain zoning decisions by abutters.

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