H3977
An Act providing for alternate members of the conservation commission of the town of Becket
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Bill overview
This law authorizes the town of Becket to appoint alternate members to serve on its Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission is responsible for protecting the town’s natural resources. This legislation allows for a backup system to ensure the commission can continue to function effectively.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Becket to appoint alternate members to the Conservation Commission.
- This action was approved by the town of Becket.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
- The House and Senate both concurred with the bill.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the House and Senate.
- The bill was enacted and signed into law as Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2026.
- The title of the bill was changed during the Senate review.
Who is affected
- Town of Becket
- Residents of Becket
- Conservation Commission of Becket
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for appointing alternate members to the Conservation Commission.
- The bill was approved by the town of Becket, signifying local support.
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Bill H.3977 194th (Current)
An Act providing for alternate members of the conservation commission of the town of Becket
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3977) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Becket be authorized to provide for alternate members of the conservation commission of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Becket (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 13 actions for Bill H.3977
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 2/26/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2026 |
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