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Introduced
08/03/2017
08/03/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
02/22/2018
02/22/2018
Passed
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the town charter of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the town charter of Wareham, Massachusetts. Specifically, it changes the process for placing subjects on the town meeting warrant. Under the new provisions, subjects submitted to the Board of Selectmen must be placed on the warrant by a majority vote of the Board, except for subjects submitted through certain petition processes, which must be placed on the warrant automatically. The bill also requires the subjects to be placed on the warrant no later than 45 days before the town meeting date. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 39 of the Acts of 2018 (on 03/08/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2144 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2144.pdf |
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