The bill amends Section 14 of Chapter 34 of the General Laws to change the process for county land disposition. Specifically, it removes the requirement for offers to be made to the commonwealth and instead mandates that offers be made in writing for sale or lease to the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance. This commissioner is tasked with determining if any other state agency has a current or foreseeable direct public use for the property.

Additionally, the bill establishes a timeline for the commissioner's decision, allowing them between 90 to 180 days to accept the offer for acquisition of the real estate. If the commissioner does not accept the offer within this timeframe, the property will then be offered in writing to other potential buyers or lessees. This change aims to streamline the process of land disposition at the county level while ensuring that state agencies have the opportunity to utilize the property for public purposes.

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