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Committee votes: multiple housing measures held for study; Barrington charter amendment ratified
Summary
The Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee heard several housing-related bills and largely moved to hold them for further study. One measure validating Barrington charter amendments was passed.
The Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee considered eight measures at its most recent hearing; most were held for further study and one was passed. Committee members repeatedly used "hold for further study" motions to postpone final action while gathering more information.
Key outcomes at a glance: Senate Bill 122 (land bank) — held for further study. Senate Bill 495 (housing champion designation) — held for further study. Senate Bill 720 (authorization for Providence to set veterans tax exemption by ordinance) — held for further study. Senate Bill 721 (repeal of the Capital Center Commission enabling statute)…
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