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Public Postings when making changes to Parks (S)
Formal Title: An Act to Provide Public Input Into Changes to Public Lands and Buildings Located Thereon
Sponsors: Rep. Kocot
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New/Refile: Refile of H739
Bill text: http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/185/ht00pdf/ht00739.pdf
Currently, there is no requirement that Massachusetts state agencies and authorities provide advance notice or hold public hearings, before felling trees, clearing land, building structures, or making other alterations to public lands. Residents frequently find out about changes only when they see the spray paint on the trees or the backhoes on site. This bill requires public notice and input before for significant physical alterations to state parks and other public natural resource lands could take place.

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Please note: Bill text is based on pre-filing information provided by State legislative personel. In some cases, bills as filed may differ slightly.