To amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the “Long-Term Leasing Act”), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes
Sponsored By: Representative Keating
Passed House
Summary
This bill would extend the Long-Term Leasing Act to cover the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). That change would let those tribal lands be leased under the Act's long-term leasing framework. The bill's title indicates leases up to 99 years, though the inserted statutory text only adds the lands to the Act's list and does not specify lease terms.
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Bill Overview
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99-year leases for Wampanoag tribal lands
If enacted, this would add the Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to the list of lands covered by the Long-Term Leasing Act. These lands would be eligible for leases up to 99 years. Tribal governments, tribal members, and other lessees would be able to use long ground leases for housing, development, or businesses. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Keating
MA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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