H3923Introduced in the House
Granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality
Introduced by Christine Barber, District 34-MID
What does this bill do?
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Official description
That the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Where it stands
Accompanied a study order, see H5120
February 19, 2026
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Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Accompanied a study order, see H5120
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