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S.3230

Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover which were acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes

Final Passage·7/31/26
Introduced Text

Authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire land interests from Andover for highway purposes.

The bill allows the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to acquire interests in certain portions of land owned by the town of Andover. This land was previously acquired by the town for Article XCVII purposes. The acquisition is for highway purposes, specifically for the placement of guy wires. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will cover all costs related to the acquisition, including engineering, surveys, appraisals, and deed preparation.

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Where it stands

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

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

152 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Jul 30

4:00 PM

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing

Jul 30

4:00 PM

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing

History

Jul 31

House

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting the text of H5635, and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jul 31

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting with the amendment pending

Jul 31

House

Rules suspended