H5531

Relative to James J. O'Neil Park

Final Passage·7/31/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5531 allows the city of Lawrence to transfer a portion of James J. O'Neil Park to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for.

Massachusetts H5531 authorizes the conservation commission of the city of Lawrence to transfer a 77 square foot portion of James J. O'Neil Park to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for roadway purposes. This transfer is contingent on the city acquiring an additional 363 square feet of land, which must be held for open space, conservation, and passive recreation purposes. The additional land acquisition ensures compliance with state law and constitutional amendments regarding conservation and recreation. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 153–0 · Jul 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jul 31

Senate

Taken out of the Orders of the Day

Jul 31

Senate

Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Jul 31

House

Enacted - 157 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 257 )