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S 2963

Massachusetts SenateSigned by Governor

Summary

S 2963, “Authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 19, 2026 by Sen. William Driscoll (D). It last saw action on Jun 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2026.


Record

Text

S 2963 has 2 roll calls.

s2963/introduced.txt
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 3692 FILED ON: 2/18/2026
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2963
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
William J. Driscoll, Jr.
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for
school purposes.
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PETITION OF:
NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS:
William J. Driscoll, Jr. Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 3692 FILED ON: 2/18/2026
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2963
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2963) of William J. Driscoll, Jr.
(by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to use certain land acquired
for conservation purposes for school purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government.
[Local Approval Received.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)
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An Act authorizing the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for
school purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Chapter 147 of the Acts of 2024 is hereby amended in Section 2 by striking
2 out the words "June 30, 2028" and inserting in place thereof the following words: "June 30,
3 2033."
4 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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For legislation to authorize the town of Milton to use certain land acquired for conservation purposes for school purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Sponsors

Sen. William Driscoll (D) sponsors S 2963 alone.

Committees

S 2963 went before 2 committees: Municipalities and Regional Government and Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

Municipalities and Regional Government
Municipalities and Regional Government
Referred to · Feb 19, 2026
Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Referred to · Mar 23, 2026 · 56 Bills

History

S 2963 has taken 17 actions since Feb 19, 2026, the latest on Jun 10, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jun 10, 2026
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2026
Jun 4, 2026
House
Enacted - 149 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 202 )
Jun 4, 2026
Senate
Enacted -see Roll Call #189 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
Jun 4, 2026
Senate
Laid before the Governor
Jun 3, 2026
House
Rules suspended

Votes

S 2963 went to 2 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Jun 4, 2026 at 390.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Jun 4, 2026
Senate
Senate Enacted Roll Call #189
39
0
Jun 4, 2026
House
House Enacted - 149 YEAS to 0 NAYS
149
0

Source: malegislature.gov · legiscan.com