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MA H4476

MA H4476
Relative to the recall of elected officials in the town of Carlisle


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Introduced
05/07/2018
In Committee
Crossed Over
06/28/2018
Passed
07/02/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/12/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3699). May 7, 2018.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a recall process for elected officials in the town of Carlisle. The key provisions include: 50 or more registered voters can file an affidavit with the town clerk to initiate a recall, the clerk then issues petition sheets that must be returned with signatures from at least 200 registered voters, if the petition meets the requirements the clerk notifies the elected official who then has 5 days to resign before a recall election is scheduled, the incumbent cannot run in the recall election, and a recalled official is barred from holding town office for 2 years. The bill aims to provide a mechanism for Carlisle voters to remove elected officials from office.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 132 of the Acts of 2018 (on 07/12/2018)

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