H 4614
An Act in relation to James J. O'Neil Park
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts, to transfer a parcel of park land located within James J. O’Neil Park. The transfer was approved by the mayor and city council. The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- The city of Lawrence is authorized to transfer park land.
- The transfer is to occur within James J. O’Neil Park.
- The transfer was approved by the Mayor and City Council of Lawrence.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read a second and third time.
Who is affected
- City of Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Residents of Lawrence
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
Notable changes
- This bill specifically authorizes a transfer of park land.
- The approval of the mayor and city council is a key component of the authorization.
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Primary sponsor
Estela A. Reyes
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Frank A. Moran
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Bill H.4614 194th (Current)
An Act in relation to James J. O'Neil Park
By Representatives Reyes of Lawrence and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4614) of Estela A. Reyes and Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Lawrence be authorized to transfer a certain parcel of park land at the James J. O'Neil Park in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Estela A. Reyes , Frank A. Moran Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Lawrence (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4614
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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