H4440
An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land of the town situated in the town of Billerica for recreational purposes for the purposes of constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Billerica, Massachusetts, to transfer ownership of certain land to construct the Yankee Doodle Bike Path, a recreational project. The town intends to use this land for the purpose of building the bike path. The bill was approved by the Senate and House committees and is awaiting further consideration.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Billerica to transfer land.
- Specifies the land is located within the town of Billerica.
- Designates the land’s purpose as constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path.
- The transfer is for recreational purposes.
- The bill has received local approval from Billerica.
Who is affected
- Town of Billerica
- Residents of Billerica
- Cyclists and recreational users
Notable changes
- The bill authorizes a transfer of town-owned land.
- It specifically outlines the intended use of the land for a bike path.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill H.4440 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land of the town situated in the town of Billerica for recreational purposes for the purposes of constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4440) of Marc T. Lombardo and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Billerica to transfer control of certain land of the town situated in the town of Billerica for recreational purposes for the purposes of constructing the Yankee Doodle Bike Path. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means City/Town: Billerica (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4440
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/04/2025 from 03:10 PM-01:30 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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