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MA H4286

Amending the charter of the town of Hull to make it more gender neutral


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Introduced
12/13/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
04/28/2022
Passed
05/05/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to make the charter of the town of Hull more gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the town of Hull to make it more gender-neutral. It replaces references to the "board of selectmen" with "select board" and "selectmen" with "select board members" throughout the charter. The bill also adds a new section stating that the charter shall be interpreted and applied in a gender-neutral manner, and that the select board shall have all the powers and duties of a board of selectmen under applicable laws.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 60 of the Acts of 2022 (on 05/16/2022)

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