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Releasing certain land in Northfield from the operation of an agricultural covenantFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedRelative to an easement plan for the Milton Inline Inspection ProjectFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to release a restriction in the town of PetershamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Rehoboth to transfer a conservation easement on a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor36–0 · PassedRelative to a Medford Residential Development EasementFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor35–0 · PassedSearch 2017–2018 votes
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Releasing certain land in Northfield from the operation of an agricultural covenantFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedRelative to an easement plan for the Milton Inline Inspection ProjectFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor150–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to release a restriction in the town of PetershamFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to economic development in the commonwealthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedTo protect animal welfare and safety in cities and townsAccept the final compromise version worked out by House and Senate negotiators151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of a portion of certain land situated in the town of Nantucket held for wat…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to a Medford Residential Development EasementFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedFor prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addictionFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Rehoboth to transfer a conservation easement on a certain parcel of landFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedVote without a bill numberSet aside the chamber's usual rules to take this up now124–26 · PassedRelative to a certain parcel of conservation land in the city of BostonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city of LowellFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Wilbraham to exchange a certain parcel of land held for conservation purposesFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the city of Somerville to the Somerville Housing AuthorityFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to a certain agricultural restriction held by the commonwealth on land in the town of WestboroughFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to the release of an agricultural covenant on a certain parcel of land in the town of LancasterFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing a surface and sub-surface easement at the Chestnut Hill Reservation located in the Brighton section of the City of BostonFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedProviding for the abandonment of a certain water line easement in Revere and MaldenFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedRelative to the release of certain land in Rowley from operation of an agricultural covenantFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the town of Nantucket to sell, convey or otherwise dispose of certain land situated in the town of Nantucket held for open space, recreati…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the Department of Fish and Game to acquire a conservation restriction on land of the town of GrovelandFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of capital asset management to convey certain land to the city known as the town of FranklinFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the sale of real property in ChelmsfordFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the grant of easements relative to the Obery Street Roadway Improvement Project to the town of PlymouthFinal approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedAuthorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Lynn to the Neighborhood De…Final approval before the bill goes to the Governor151–0 · PassedFrom the official record of the Massachusetts Legislature (malegislature.gov): roll call votes, bill titles and member lists. Only roll call votes record how each member voted; many bills pass on a voice vote with no individual record. MassVoter never grades or scores legislators. How to read this