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LD1921

Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study Pathways to Increase Efficiency in Resolving Legal Disputes Involving Housing Development Projects

Failed·4/29/26
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Establishes the Housing Resolution Board to hear appeals of housing development decisions.

This bill creates the Housing Resolution Board within the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Board will hear appeals from municipal reviewing authorities on housing development and mixed-use projects. Board members, appointed by the Chief Justice, must have expertise in land use law or housing development. The Board has the authority to affirm, reverse, or modify decisions, with appeals to the Supreme Judicial Court possible. The Board's decisions can be enforced like Superior Court judgments.

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Roll Call Votes

Accept Majority Ought To Pass As Amended Report RC #724

18 Yea

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14 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 20

2:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Mar 10

Senate

On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland placed on the SPECIAL STUDY TABLE pending FINAL PASSAGE - Emergency 2/3 Elected Required in NON-CONCURRENCE.

Mar 5

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.