S24
An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the charter of the town of Sandwich, Massachusetts. The specific changes are detailed within the amended charter document. The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government and subsequently reported favorably. It was read multiple times in both the Senate and House before being taken out of the Orders of the Day.
Key provisions
- Amendment to the town charter of Sandwich.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the Senate and House.
- The bill was taken out of the Orders of the Day.
- The bill was accompanied by S25.
- A new draft was substituted with S2859.
- Local approval was received from the town of Sandwich.
Who is affected
- Town of Sandwich, Massachusetts
- Residents of Sandwich
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the town charter of Sandwich.
- The charter amendment process involved multiple readings and revisions.
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Primary sponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
Cosponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
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Bill S.24 194th (Current)
An Act amending the charter of the town of Sandwich
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 24) of Dylan A. Fernandes (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Sandwich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dylan A. Fernandes City/Town: Sandwich (Local Approval Required) Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.24
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/6/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 3/10/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 7/17/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S25 |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Bills in the Third Reading new draft substituted, see S2859 |
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