H4071
An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of specific parcels of land located in Fall River to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. The goal is to facilitate redevelopment efforts within the city. The transfer is being pursued through a petition and subsequent legislative action, including Senate concurrence and scheduling a hearing. This bill is part of a series of similar legislation focused on land conveyance in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Transportation to convey land.
- Specifies the parcels of land to be conveyed are in Fall River.
- Designates the Fall River Redevelopment Authority as the recipient of the land.
- Requires the Secretary of Transportation to execute the conveyance.
- The bill has been amended and is related to similar legislation.
Who is affected
- City of Fall River
- Fall River Redevelopment Authority
- Massachusetts Department of Transportation
- Massachusetts residents (potentially through redevelopment)
Notable changes
- The bill has undergone amendments and is linked to other similar bills.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2025.
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Primary sponsor
Carole A. Fiola
Cosponsor
Carole A. Fiola
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Bill H.4071 194th (Current)
An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4071) of Carole A. Fiola that the secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Carole A. Fiola
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4071
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4973 |
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