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This bill would let two Massachusetts tribes—the Mashpee Wampanoag and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)—lease their trust lands for up to 99 years. This longer time frame is meant to give the tribes more flexibility and certainty when making plans for how their land is used.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2358)
Introduced January 23, 2025 by William R. Keating · Last progress 4 days ago