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H 4992

An Act authorizing the Barnstable county and the town of Bourne to convey certain parcels of land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Vieira and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes Barnstable County and Town of Bourne to sell specific land parcels in Bourne with legislative approval, enabling municipal property disposition and potential economic activity.

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
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Bill Summary · H 4992

Legislative bill overview

H 4992 authorizes Barnstable County and the Town of Bourne to sell or transfer specific parcels of land and associated property interests located within Bourne. The bill appears to be a local land disposition measure that requires legislative approval to allow these government entities to convey publicly-held property.

Why is this important

Local governments often need legislative authorization to dispose of public property, particularly when such conveyances involve municipal or county land. This bill enables land transactions that may support economic development, address budget needs, or facilitate infrastructure projects in the Bourne area, while the legislative requirement provides public oversight of public asset transfers.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill language: The bill's summary provides no details about which parcels are involved, their value, intended use, or recipient—making public evaluation difficult without the full bill text
  • Public asset disposition: Questions may arise about whether the Town and County are receiving fair market value and whether alternative uses (affordable housing, conservation, public access) were adequately considered
  • Process concerns: Fast-track passage (rules suspended, third reading same day) limits public comment and deliberation compared to standard legislative processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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