Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H4751 — An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill pertains to the charter of the town of Westborough.

The bill makes changes related to the charter governing the town of Westborough. It addresses local governance and administrative structures.

Summary

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the procedures for placing articles on the warrant for town meetings in Westborough.

  • Section 2-8

    The Select Board shall place on the warrant for Annual Town Meeting any article requested in writing by town boards and officers, or by not less than one hundred registered voters of the town. → The Select Board shall place on the warrant for Annual Town Meeting any article requested in writing by town boards and officers, or by not less than fifty registered voters of the town.

    Reduces the number of registered voters required to request an article for the Annual Town Meeting from one hundred to fifty.

  • Section 2-8

    The Select Board shall place on the warrant for special Town Meetings any article requested in writing by town boards and officers. → Warrants and articles for a special Town Meeting shall follow the procedures under the General Laws.

    Changes the process for special Town Meeting warrants and articles to align with General Laws procedures.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4751 do?
An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough
Who sponsors H4751?
H4751 is sponsored by Kate Donaghue (Democrat).
What is the current status of H4751?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H4751?
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