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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
09/22/2025
09/22/2025
Crossed Over
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
Passed
11/10/2025
11/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Crighton, a petition of Brendan P. Crighton (by a vote of the town) to enable the appointment of alternates to the Swampscott Conservation Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill enables the Select Board of Swampscott to appoint up to two alternate members to the town's Conservation Commission, with each alternate serving terms of no more than three years. These alternates can be designated by the Conservation Commission's Chair to sit in for a regular commission member in specific circumstances, such as when a regular member is absent, unable to act, has a conflict of interest, or when there is a vacancy on the Commission that has not yet been filled. Currently, Massachusetts General Laws (specifically Section 8C of Chapter 40) do not explicitly allow for such alternate appointments, so this local bill provides an exception to the existing statute, giving the town more flexibility in managing its Conservation Commission's membership and ensuring the commission can continue to conduct business even when some members cannot participate.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Enacted and laid before the Governor (on 11/10/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S23 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S23.pdf |
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