Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HD 4850 — An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a local affordable housing surcharge on certain real property. Revenue.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

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Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4850 do?
By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a local affordable housing surcharge on certain real property. Revenue.
Who sponsors HD 4850?
HD 4850 is sponsored by Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 4850?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4850?
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