MA S1367

Bill

Further providing for the leadership and governance of the town of Agawam

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/17/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to further provide for the leadership and governance of the town of Agawam. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

AI Summary

This bill proposes to change the term of office for the mayor of the town of Agawam from 2 years to 4 years, starting with the 2021 regular town election. If a majority of voters approve the change in a ballot question, the town's charter will be amended to reflect the new 4-year term. The bill also requires the city solicitor to prepare a summary of the law to appear on the ballot. The bill would take effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

John Velis (D)*,

Last Action

New draft (Velis) substituted, see S2523 (on 09/02/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1367

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1367
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1367.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3823	Amending the charter of the city of Amesbury	Accompanied S2448	Similar To
H3824	Amending the charter of the city of Amesbury to increase the term of mayor to 4 years	Accompanied S2449	Similar To
H3825	Amending the charter of the city of Amesbury relative to the position of school committee chair	Accompanied S2450	Similar To
H4433	Similar Bills	Text of an amendment, see S2523	Similar To
S1369	Amending chapter 80 of the acts of 2002 relative to special police officers in the town of Agawam	Amended by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2589	Similar To
S2523	Changing the term of office of the mayor in the city known as the town of Agawam to 4 years	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 29 of the Acts of 2022	Replaced by
S2589	Regulating special police officers in the city known as the town of Agawam	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 315 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To

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