S 2135
An Act providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the disposition of certain property owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the town of Upton. Specifically, it authorizes the state to sell or otherwise dispose of land acquired for conservation and recreation purposes within Upton. The bill appears to be related to ongoing efforts to manage state-owned land and potentially reallocate resources. It is similar to other legislation concerning property disposition in Upton.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Commonwealth to dispose of land in Upton.
- The land was acquired for conservation and recreation purposes.
- The bill is similar to S.2576 and H.4766.
- The bill was referred to the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee.
- The Senate reported the bill favorably on June 9, 2025.
- A new draft (Fattman) was substituted for the original bill.
- The House concurred with the Senate's action on February 27, 2025.
- A hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2025.
Who is affected
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The town of Upton, Massachusetts
- Conservation and recreation interests
- Taxpayers of Massachusetts
- Landowners in Upton
Notable changes
- The bill specifically focuses on land acquired for conservation and recreation.
- It replaces an earlier version of the bill (S.2576).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
David K. Muradian Jr.
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.2135 194th (Current)
An Act providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Ryan C. Fattman and David K. Muradian, Jr. for legislation to provide for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman Special Attachments: SARO Committee -- Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2135
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/9/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee |
| 6/9/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | New draft (Fattman) substituted, see S2576 |
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