Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S2719 — Amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for town manager.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill removes the residency requirement for the town manager position in Ipswich.

The bill amends the charter of Ipswich to eliminate the requirement for the town manager to reside in the town. This change aims to broaden the pool of potential candidates for the position.

Summary

Amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for town manager.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2719 do?
Amending the charter of the town of Ipswich to eliminate the residency requirement for town manager.
Who sponsors S2719?
S2719 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of S2719?
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 S2719?
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