H5640

Authorizing the town of Hingham to grant to the commonwealth of Massachusetts certain parcels of land in the town of Hingham for highway purposes

Final Passage·7/31/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5640 authorizes the town of Hingham to transfer certain land parcels to the state for highway purposes.

Massachusetts H5640 allows the town of Hingham to transfer specific land parcels to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for highway purposes. The town must transfer an 8-acre portion of a 10.78-acre parcel to its conservation commission. The Department of Transportation will compensate the town at least 110% of the fair market value or value in use of the transferred lands. The Department must submit appraisals and a report to the inspector general for review and approval. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · Jul 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

152 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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History

Jul 31

House

Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 31

House

Pending new draft of H5504

Jul 31

House

New draft of H5504