S1456
An Act relative to voting on regional planning board proposed regional agreements
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Bill overview
This bill proposes changes to how municipalities vote on agreements to create regional school districts. Currently, the bill requires that any proposed regional school district agreement be put to a vote by the residents of each municipality involved. This would give local communities more direct control over decisions about forming these districts.
Key provisions
- Requires a vote by residents of each municipality involved in a proposed regional school district agreement.
- Addresses the formation of regional school districts.
- Focuses on ensuring local community input in the process.
- Specifically relates to agreements proposed by regional planning boards.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Planning Boards
- School Districts
- Residents of affected municipalities
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for local resident votes on regional school district agreements.
- Shifts decision-making power from regional boards to local communities.
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsor
Paul W. Mark
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Bill S.1456 194th (Current)
An Act relative to voting on regional planning board proposed regional agreements
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1456) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to voting on proposed regional school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1456
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 |
| 3/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S3005 |
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