Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 2270 — An Act to remove the residency requirement for the appointment of a forest warden

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2339

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2270) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds and John Barrett for legislation to remove the residency requirement for the appointment of a forest warden. Municipalities and Regional Government.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2339

  2. Hearing scheduled for 02/06/2018 from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM in B-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  5. Rules suspended

  6. Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Adam G. Hinds

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2270 do?
By Mr. Hinds, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2270) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam G. Hinds and John Barrett for legislation to remove the residency requirement for the appointment of a forest warden. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who sponsors S 2270?
S 2270 is sponsored by Adam G. Hinds and John Barrett, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2270?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 S 2270?
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