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House 1261 - Petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4626

Sponsor:

  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Housing
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 19 am at 10:00 in Room B-2
  • 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4626

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