MA H5013

Bill

Authorizing the town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings

Introduced
07/11/2022

In Committee
07/25/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Acton be authorized to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings, including publishing notices in a local newspaper (in electronic and paper format), posting them on the bulletin board outside the Town Clerk's office, and publishing them on the town's official website. The term "website" is defined as the official website of the Town of Acton that is operated and maintained by the town government. The bill also includes a provision stating that if any part of the act is invalidated, the remainder will still remain in full force and effect, and the act will take effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Dan Sena (D)*, Jamie Eldridge (D), Tami Gouveia (D),

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, see H5439 (on 12/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5013

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5013
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5013.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2583	Relative to public hearings of the Group Insurance Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H4960	Similar To
H5010	Relative to bidding requirements for a certain affordable housing project in the town of Acton	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 284 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H5012	Authorizing the town of Acton to establish a minimum charge for a checkout bag	No further action taken	Similar To
H5172	Authorizing the town of Acton to increase the residency limit for members of its police and fire departments	Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
H5439	Authorizing the town of Acton to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2022	Replaced by
S1263	Relative to recovery homes	Accompanied a study order, see H5228	Similar To
S1963	Relative to taxes and fee transparency	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	Similar To
S2515	Authorizing the town of Acton to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S324	Relative to standardized tests	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To

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