Legislative/hearing files, 1983-2002.

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Legislative/hearing files, 1983-2002.

The Joint Committee on Local Affairs, a standing committee of the General Court, considers all matters seeking enactment of special laws for a certain city or town; establishment of economic, district, and local planning commissions; rent control; zoning laws and rules; and other matters referred. It drafts, reviews, and holds hearings on proposed legislation. Legislative/hearing files are compiled to document legislation considered by the committee and hearings thereon, including preparation, hearing proper, and subsequent actions.

53.75 cubic ft. (43 record center cartons)

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The Joint Committee on Local Affairs was first constituted as a standing committee of the General Court as of 1968 (Senate Journal, Jan 24/Feb 2, l967; House Journal, Jan 25/Jan 30, l967). The committee considers all matters seeking enactment of special laws for a certain city or town; establishment of economic, district, and local planning commissions; rent control; zoning laws and rules; and other matters referred. NAME AUTHORITY NOTE. Series relating to the agency des...