Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HD 4678 — An Act amending the charter of the town of Swampscott

Last action — Referred to the committee on House Rules

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 22, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead [filed prior to her resignation] and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Lori A. Ehrlich and Brendan P. Crighton that the town of Swampscott be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the board of selectmen to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received]

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4678 do?
By Representative Ehrlich of Marblehead [filed prior to her resignation] and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Lori A. Ehrlich and Brendan P. Crighton that the town of Swampscott be authorized to amend the charter of said town to change the board of selectmen to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received]
Who sponsors HD 4678?
HD 4678 is sponsored by Lori A. Ehrlich and Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 4678?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 22, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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