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MA S3080

Further regulating elections in the town of Bridgewater


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Introduced
07/30/2022
In Committee
07/30/2022
Crossed Over
08/18/2022
Passed
08/18/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/26/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the makeup of the town council (Senate, No. 2946, changed) (also based on Senate, Nos. 2947, 2948, 2949 and 2950),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft entitled "An Act further regulating elections in the town of Bridgewater" (Senate, No. 3080).

AI Summary

This bill further regulates elections in the town of Bridgewater. It defines key terms like "district" and "precinct" for election purposes. The bill also changes the composition of the town council, with 3 district councilors and 6 councilors-at-large. It sets the signature requirements for candidates, divides the town into 9 precincts and 3 districts, and outlines a transitional period for the new council structure to take effect. Overall, the bill aims to restructure the electoral system in Bridgewater.

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading (S)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2022 (on 08/26/2022)

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