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MA H3984

Relative to the gender neutral redraft of the home rule charter of the town of Easton


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Introduced
07/22/2019
In Committee
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
03/18/2020
Passed
08/17/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/20/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the gender neutral redraft of the home rule charter of the town of Easton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the home rule charter of the town of Easton to replace all references to the "Board of Selectmen" and "Selectmen" with the gender-neutral term "Select Board". The change is intended to make the town's governing body language more inclusive. The bill will take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2020 (on 08/20/2020)

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