S 66
An Act relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a municipality’s right of first refusal when agricultural or recreational land is offered for sale. It aims to give local governments the option to purchase land that might otherwise be developed, preserving open space and agricultural resources. The bill declares an emergency to expedite its implementation, citing the need for immediate preservation. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish similar rights.
Key provisions
- Municipalities gain the right of first refusal on agricultural and recreational land.
- This right applies when the land is offered for sale.
- The purpose is to preserve open space and agricultural resources.
- The bill includes an emergency clause, requiring immediate action.
- The land must be designated as agricultural or recreational.
- The municipality has a limited time to exercise the right of first refusal.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Landowners
- Agricultural landowners
- Recreational land owners
- Local governments
Notable changes
- This bill creates a specific right of first refusal for agricultural and recreational land.
- It builds upon previous legislation (S.90, S.154, S.45, S.2313) addressing similar rights.
- The emergency clause prioritizes immediate implementation.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.66 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to a municipality’s right of first refusal of agricultural and recreational land. Agriculture.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure a municipality’s option to preserve certain lands, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.66
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Agriculture |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred. |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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