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MA H3745
Relative to the election of town meeting members in the town of Arlington
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Introduced
05/10/2021
05/10/2021
In Committee
12/23/2021
12/23/2021
Crossed Over
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
Passed
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/26/2022
01/26/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the election of town meeting members in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law regarding the election of town meeting members in the town of Arlington. It introduces a new section that allows the town clerk to determine the number of full and unexpired terms to be filled in the event of a vacancy or vacancies. The candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to the 3-year terms, the next highest to the 2-year terms, and the following highest to the 1-year terms. In case of a tie vote, the elected town meeting members of the precinct will determine the division of terms by majority vote, which will be administered by the town clerk. The bill will take effect upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2022 (on 01/26/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3745 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3745.pdf |
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