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MA H4062

Changing the name of the board of selectmen in the town of Lexington to the select board


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Introduced
08/29/2019
In Committee
09/25/2019
Crossed Over
01/06/2020
Passed
01/09/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/14/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Lexington be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen in said town to the select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Lexington to change the name of its board of selectmen to the "select board." The bill amends various sections of state law to replace all instances of "selectmen" with "select board" in the context of Lexington's local government. Essentially, this bill formally renames the town's executive body, while maintaining its existing powers and authority under state law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2020 (on 01/14/2020)

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