H5561

Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton

Final Passage·7/30/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5561 authorizes the transfer of land parcels in Norton for wildlife management and public access.

Massachusetts H5561 authorizes the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to transfer certain parcels of land in the town of Norton. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will assume all costs related to the transfer, including engineering, surveys, and appraisals. The bill mandates the design and construction of a roadway or paved access for public use, in consultation with the commissioner of fish and game. The land, currently used for wildlife management, will be transferred to the commonwealth under the care and control of the department of fish and game.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · Jul 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jul 30

Senate

Enacted -see Roll Call #221 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)

Jul 30

Senate

Laid before the Governor

Jul 29

House

Emergency preamble adopted