H5614

Authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield

Final Passage·7/30/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes the release of certain land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield, Massachusetts, for a construction project.

This bill allows the release of approximately 5.5 acres of land from conservation restrictions in Deerfield, Massachusetts, for a construction project. The land, located along the Deerfield River, is currently under the care of the town of Deerfield. The bill mandates an appraisal of the land's value and requires the town to compensate the commonwealth if the appraised value of the land to be conveyed is less than the value of the land released.

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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

157 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

Jul 30

Senate

Read, rules suspended, read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed

Jul 30

House

Enacted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 244 )

Jul 30

Senate

Enacted -see Roll Call #226 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)