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S.236

A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes.

Introduced·1/23/25

Authorizes 99-year leases for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) trust land.

The bill amends the Long-Term Leasing Act to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). This change aims to provide long-term stability and development opportunities for these tribal lands.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

DD
2
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

2:30 PM

Senate Indian Affairs Hearing

Dec 17, 2025

2:30 PM

Senate Indian Affairs Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Dec 17, 2025

Senate

Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Jan 23, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.