H 1389 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire land in the city of Quincy and the town of Milton for the purpose of flood control and prevention

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Highways to use eminent domain to purchase specific land in Quincy and Milton. The primary goal of acquiring this property is to reduce flooding risks connected to state highways in those areas. By allowing the state to take private land for public flood control purposes, the legislation enables the construction of necessary infrastructure to protect communities from water damage.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Ayers
DDemocratic
MA
1st Norfolk