H4030
An Act relative to the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester
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Bill overview
This bill, enacted as Chapter 99 of the Acts of 2025, pertains to the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester, Massachusetts. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and signed by the Governor, effectively establishing the current framework for the town’s operations. It represents a final resolution regarding the town’s governance.
Key provisions
- The bill was enacted into law.
- It addresses the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate.
- It was signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill’s passage signifies a finalized governance structure for Rochester.
Who is affected
- Town of Rochester, Massachusetts
- Residents of Rochester
- Local government officials in Rochester
Notable changes
- This bill represents the final resolution of governance matters for the town of Rochester.
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Primary sponsor
Mark D. Sylvia
Cosponsors
Mark D. Sylvia
Michael J. Rodrigues
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Bill H.4030 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4030) of Mark D. Sylvia and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) relative to the organization and governance structure of the town of Rochester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Mark D. Sylvia , Michael J. Rodrigues City/Town: Rochester (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4030
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 4/14/2025 | 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 |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/9/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 99 of the Acts of 2025 |
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