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MA H402
MA H402Authorizing 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
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187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Department of Highways to acquire certain land in the city of Quincy and the town of Milton by eminent domain for flood control and prevention purposes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Highways, which is the state agency responsible for building and maintaining roads, to acquire land in Quincy and Milton through eminent domain, a legal process where the government can force the sale of private property for public use, even if the owner doesn't want to sell, as long as fair compensation is provided. This land acquisition is specifically for the purpose of controlling and preventing flooding that might be caused by any state highways that have been or will be built in those areas.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H402 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H402 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=8456&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/8456?generalCourtId=1 |
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