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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
09/27/2017
09/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Seekonk be authorized to hold an election for the purpose of voting to seat a charter commission for said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill allows the town of Seekonk to hold an election for the purpose of voting to establish a charter commission, which would be responsible for revising the town's charter. The Home Rule Amendment and the Home Rule Procedures Act provide the legal framework for the establishment of charter commissions and the amendment of town charters. The town can also amend its charter unilaterally through a two-thirds vote of the legislative body or by filing a Home Rule Petition with the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 10/04/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2087 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2087.pdf |
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