H3896
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for holding recall elections in the town of Berlin, Massachusetts. It allows residents to initiate a recall election if they believe an elected official is not fulfilling their duties. The bill outlines the procedures and requirements for conducting a recall election, including signature thresholds and voter notification. This legislation aims to provide a mechanism for citizens to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms.
Key provisions
- Allows residents to petition for a recall election.
- Specifies the process for gathering signatures to trigger a recall.
- Outlines the requirements for conducting a recall election.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of the town clerk in the recall process.
- Establishes a timeline for the recall election process.
- Details voter notification requirements.
- Sets forth procedures for absentee voting during a recall election.
- Addresses potential challenges or disputes related to the recall process.
Who is affected
- Residents of Berlin, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Berlin, Massachusetts
- The town government of Berlin, Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a specific mechanism for recall elections in Berlin.
- May differ from existing state laws regarding recall procedures.
- Could potentially empower citizens to influence local government.
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill H.3896 194th (Current)
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3896) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Robyn K. Kennedy (by vote of the town) relative to recall elections in the town of Berlin. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Meghan K. Kilcoyne , Robyn K. Kennedy Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Berlin (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.3896
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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