MassachusettsLawmakers would remove parts of a law governing Lowell property
Massachusetts lawmakers would remove a purpose reference and two sections from a 2002 law governing certain property in Lowell.
What it does
A 2002 law governing certain property in Lowell would lose a reference to its stated purpose and two sections. The effects on property use remain unclear.
Argument forDeleting the reference to a section that would also be removed could make the remaining property law easier to follow.
Argument againstRemoving two sections could leave fewer rules for handling the property, depending on what those sections currently require.
More detail
Lawmakers would delete the purpose reference in section 1 and remove sections 2 and 6 of the 2002 law. The amendments concern the property covered by chapter 9 of the acts of 2002.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 17Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansLatest
- Aug 13Read third and passed to be engrossedPassed 1st Chamber
- Aug 13Ordered to a third reading
- Aug 13Substituted as a new draft for S3061
- Aug 13Recommended new draft for S3061
- Aug 13Reported from the committee on Senate Ways and MeansIntroduced
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