Long-Term Land Leases for Tribes
Official: 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
This bill lets the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head lease their land for longer periods. This change helps these tribes manage their land more effectively and supports their economic development.
This bill authorizes the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) to lease their land held in trust for a term of up to 99 years. Both tribes are located in Massachusetts.
1. This bill allows leases of up to 99 years for certain tribal lands. 2. It specifically applies to the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation. 3. The bill also includes land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head. 4. It updates an existing law from 1955 to include these tribes. 5. This change aims to provide more stability for land use and development.
Members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head will benefit from this bill.