Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
Summary
The bill defines "governmental use" of land and obligates the state, university system, counties, towns, cities, school districts and their agents to give written notice to a municipality's governing body and planning board at least 60 days before construction or a substantial change in use. The municipality must hold a public hearing within 45 days and can issue non‑binding comments within 30 days, while non‑governmental projects on government land remain subject to normal local zoning rules.
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