S23
An Act enabling the appointment of alternates to the Swampscott Conservation Commission
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Bill overview
This law allows the town of Swampscott to appoint alternates to serve on its Conservation Commission. These alternates would assist the regular members of the commission and could participate in meetings and decision-making. The bill was approved by the Massachusetts legislature and signed into law as Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2025.
Key provisions
- Allows Swampscott to appoint alternates to the Conservation Commission.
- Alternates can participate in meetings and decision-making.
- The appointment of alternates is authorized by this legislation.
- The bill was enacted into law by the Governor.
- The bill was referred to and reported favorably by committees in both the Senate and House.
- The bill received local approval from the town of Swampscott.
- The bill was read and passed by both the Senate and House.
- The title of the bill was changed during the legislative process.
Who is affected
- The town of Swampscott
- The Swampscott Conservation Commission
- Residents of Swampscott
- Local government officials in Swampscott
- Individuals involved in conservation efforts in Swampscott
Notable changes
- Previously, Swampscott did not have the authority to appoint alternates to its Conservation Commission.
- This legislation establishes a formal process for appointing these alternates.
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Primary sponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
Cosponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
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Bill S.23 194th (Current)
An Act enabling the appointment of alternates to the Swampscott Conservation Commission
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 23) of Brendan P. Crighton (by a vote of the town) to enable the appointment of alternates to the Swampscott Conservation Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Brendan P. Crighton City/Town: Swampscott (Local Approval Required) Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill S.23
| 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 |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 11/5/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2025 |
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