Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts Senate Bill S2854

Introduced
7/3/24  
Refer
7/3/24  
Report Pass
7/25/24  
Engrossed
12/19/24  

Caption

Amending chapter 133 of the acts of 2022

Impact

The bill's passing would significantly impact local land management practices in Hanson, promoting sustainable use of natural resources and enhancing recreational opportunities for residents. By placing oversight of these parcels in the hands of the conservation commission, the legislation aims to ensure that the land is utilized in a manner that supports ecological health and community engagement in nature-related activities. This transfer also underscores the importance of local governance in conservation efforts.

Summary

S2854 is a legislative act proposed in Massachusetts aimed at amending Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2022. The bill focuses specifically on a change concerning a conservation restriction within the town of Hanson. It authorizes the transfer of a parcel of land, identified as assessors' map 49, parcel 1-1A, and another parcel of map 105, parcel 6, from the board of selectmen to the conservation commission. This transfer allows for the management of these parcels for purposes such as wildlife conservation, recreation, and forestry activities.

Contention

While there is no substantial contention reported in the documents regarding S2854, any local government legislation typically encounters scrutiny regarding its implications for municipal authority and land use rights. As the act received local approval before its introduction, it suggests a level of community consensus on the necessity of the changes proposed. However, the success of the bill will ultimately depend on its reception in the broader legislative environment and any potential pushback from stakeholders concerned about regulations on land use and conservation.

Companion Bills

MA S536

Similar To Relative to boater safety to be known as the David Hanson Act

MA H3984

Similar To In the town of Hanson local licenses and permits; denial, revocation or suspension for failure to comply with conditions of approval

MA H4467

Similar To In the town of Hanson local licenses and permits; denial, revocation or suspension for failure to comply with conditions of approval

Previously Filed As

MA S1425

Further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson

MA HB5689

Courts: juries; local jury boards; eliminate, and create a centralized jury process. Amends secs. 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371 & 1372 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.857 et seq.); adds secs. 1306 & 1307 & repeals secs. 1301, 1301b, 1302, 1303, 1303a, 1304, 1305, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1327, 1328, 1330, 1331, 1338, 1339, 1341, 1342, 1353, 1375 & 1376 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1301 et seq.) & repeals 1929 PA 288 (MCL 730.251 - 730.271) & repeals 1951 PA 179 (MCL 730.401 - 730.419).

MA H3746

Amending the town of Avon’s by-laws

MA H2074

Amending the charter of the town of Marshfield

MA S2945

Amending Chapter 396 of the Acts of 2008

MA S1317

Amending the charter of the town of Marshfield

MA S2527

Amending the town charter of Wareham

MA H4998

Amending the charter of the town of Bellingham

MA H3721

Amending Chapter 230 of the Acts of 1954

MA S2947

Amending the charter for the town of Nantucket

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.