H 4483
An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Deerfield, Massachusetts, to release or exclude certain land currently subject to conservation restrictions. The legislation is based on a petition from local representatives and town approval, aiming to provide flexibility in managing land use within Deerfield. It seeks to modify existing regulations regarding conservation restrictions.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the release of land from conservation restrictions.
- Authorizes the exclusion of land from conservation restrictions.
- The authorization is based on a local petition and town vote.
- The bill is subject to Joint Rule 12.
- It is referred to the House Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- It is referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- The bill was reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts
- Landowners in Deerfield
- Conservation Restriction Holders in Deerfield
- Local Government Officials in Deerfield
- Residents of Deerfield
Notable changes
- Modifies existing regulations regarding conservation restrictions.
- Provides a mechanism for releasing or excluding land from conservation restrictions.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4483 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the release or exclusion of certain land from conservation restrictions in the town of Deerfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means City/Town: Deerfield
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4483
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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