H4055
An Act relative to recall elections in the town of Lanesborough
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish recall elections in the town of Lanesborough, Massachusetts. Currently, Lanesborough does not have a mechanism for residents to remove elected officials from office before the end of their term. This legislation would create a process allowing voters to initiate a recall election if they believe an elected official is not fulfilling their duties. The town of Lanesborough voted to petition for this legislation.
Key provisions
- Allows residents of Lanesborough to petition for a recall election.
- Establishes a process for initiating a recall election.
- Defines the grounds for a recall election.
- Specifies the procedures for conducting a recall election.
- Outlines the requirements for gathering signatures to trigger a recall.
Who is affected
- Residents of Lanesborough
- Elected officials in Lanesborough
- The town government of Lanesborough
Notable changes
- Creates a new recall election process where none previously existed.
- Provides a mechanism for voters to remove elected officials.
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Primary sponsor
III John Barrett
Cosponsor
III John Barrett
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Bill H.4055 194th (Current)
An Act relative to recall elections in the town of Lanesborough
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4055) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) relative to establishing recall elections in the town of Lanesborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: John Barrett, III City/Town: Lanesborough (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4055
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/24/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 4/28/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 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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