H3908
An Act to establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for recalling elected town officials in Monterey, Massachusetts. Currently, Monterey does not have a formal recall procedure. This legislation would outline the specific steps and requirements for initiating and conducting a recall election for positions like selectmen or town clerk. The bill was approved by the Senate and House and is awaiting processing.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for initiating a recall election.
- Specifies the grounds for a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for gathering signatures to trigger a recall.
- Details the requirements for a recall election to be held.
- Defines the role of the town clerk in the recall process.
- Addresses potential challenges or legal considerations related to recall elections.
- Requires a public hearing before a recall election can occur.
Who is affected
- Residents of Monterey, Massachusetts
- Elective town officials in Monterey
- The town government of Monterey
Notable changes
- Creates a formal recall mechanism where none previously existed.
- Provides a defined process for removing elected officials before the end of their terms.
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Bill H.3908 194th (Current)
An Act to establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3908) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Monterey (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3908
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/17/2025 | 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 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27) |
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