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MA H3746

Relative to recall of elected officers in the town of Wenham


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Introduced
05/10/2021
In Committee
09/07/2021
Crossed Over
12/09/2021
Passed
12/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/20/2021

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to recall of elected officers in the town of Wenham. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill establishes a process for the recall of elected officials in the town of Wenham. The key provisions include: allowing at least 50 registered voters to initiate a recall by filing an affidavit of intent, requiring a petition signed by at least 10% of registered voters to trigger a recall election, and allowing the incumbent to run in the recall election. The bill also includes restrictions, such as prohibiting recalls within the first three months of an official taking office and barring recalled officials from being appointed to town positions for three years.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 103 of the Acts of 2021 (on 12/20/2021)

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