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MA H4311

Relative to recall elections in the town of Monterey


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Introduced
12/27/2021
In Committee
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
08/08/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to recall elections in the town of Monterey. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill establishes a recall election process in the town of Monterey, allowing registered voters to initiate the recall of any elected town official. The process involves filing an affidavit with the town clerk, collecting signatures from at least 15% of registered voters, and holding a recall election if the petition is certified. The incumbent official can run in the recall election, and a majority vote is required to recall and remove the official from office. The bill also places certain restrictions on when a recall petition can be filed.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/11/2022)

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