Bill > H1710

This bill aims to provide for the disposition of certain state property based on smart growth land use policies. The key provisions are: 1. It establishes a Surplus Land Coordination Committee to make recommendations on the reuse of surplus state property. 2. It requires the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to determine if state-owned property is surplus to current and foreseeable needs, with a process involving legislative approval for larger properties. 3. It gives host municipalities a right of first refusal to acquire surplus property within their borders, either for direct public use at 80% of fair market value or for other purposes at fair market value. 4. If a host municipality does not exercise its right of first refusal, the Commissioner must solicit public input and the Surplus Land Coordination Committee must make recommendations on appropriate reuse and restrictions before the property can be disposed of. 5. The net cash proceeds from the sale or lease of surplus property are to be distributed, with a percentage going to the host municipality, 50% to a Smart Growth Housing Trust Fund, and 50% to a Capital Projects Fund. 6. The bill also establishes some exceptions and other administrative provisions related to the disposition of surplus state property.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1710