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ME LD1264

ME LD1264
Resolve, Requiring the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Modify the Deed That Conveyed Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston, to the Friends of Montpelier

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Introduced
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
05/13/2025
Passed
05/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/23/2025

Introduced Session

132nd Legislature

Bill Summary

Resolve, Requiring the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to Modify the Deed That Conveyed Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston, to the Friends of Montpelier Preamble. The Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 23 requires that real estate held by the State for conservation or recreation purposes may not be reduced or its uses substantially altered except on the vote of 2/3 of all members elected to each House. Whereas, the land authorized for transfer by this resolve is within the designations in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 598-A; and Whereas, the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may sell, lease or exchange lands with the approval of the Legislature in accordance with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, sections 1814, 1837 and 1851; now, therefore, be it |

AI Summary

This bill requires the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to modify the existing deed for Montpelier, the General Henry Knox Museum located in Thomaston, Maine. Specifically, the bill directs the Director to remove two key restrictions from the original deed: first, the requirement that Montpelier must be used for historic preservation, and second, any mandates that the property must be preserved, rehabilitated, or restored according to the standards of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. The bill applies to approximately 4.2 acres of historic site land, including the museum's improvements, structures, and historical collections, which were previously conveyed to the Friends of Montpelier, a nonprofit organization. This modification would provide more flexibility to the nonprofit regarding the future use and management of the historic site, potentially allowing for changes in how the museum is maintained or utilized.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor's Action: Signed, May 23, 2025 (on 05/23/2025)

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