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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 767 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 138
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing municipalities to use funds for flood control infrastructure and floodplain
preservation.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :John C. VelisHampden and HampshireKelly W. Pease4th Hampden1/31/2023 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 767 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 138
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 138) of John C. Velis and Kelly W.
Pease for legislation to authorize municipalities to use funds for flood control infrastructure and
floodplain preservation. Community Development and Small Businesses.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE [Refile Branch], NO. OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act authorizing municipalities to use funds for flood control infrastructure and floodplain
preservation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Subsection (c) of section 5 of chapter 44B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022
2Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “support of community
3housing;” the following words:- for the rehabilitation or restoration of historical or recreational
4projects that are acquired or created prior to 2000, including but not limited to, flood control
5infrastructures, floodplain preservation;
6 Subsection (c) of section 5 of chapter 44B of the General Laws, is hereby amended by
7inserting after the words “shall not be used for” the following words;- regular upkeep and
8general.