S2511
An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston,’ focuses on changes to the structure and operation of the district councilor system within Boston. It addresses specific procedures and requirements related to the role of district councilors, aiming to clarify and potentially modernize the system. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and is currently awaiting further consideration.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the responsibilities of district councilors.
- Addresses procedures for district councilor elections.
- Specifies requirements for district councilor meetings and communications.
- Outlines the process for district councilors to participate in city government decisions.
- Details the role of the mayor and city council in relation to district councilors.
- Addresses the process for district councilors to be removed from office.
- Establishes guidelines for district councilor compensation.
- Defines the boundaries of each district councilor's jurisdiction.
Who is affected
- Residents of Boston
- District Councilors in Boston
- The Mayor of Boston
- The Boston City Council
- City government officials
Notable changes
- The bill likely introduces specific changes to the existing rules and regulations governing district councilors.
- It may update procedures related to district councilor elections.
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Bill S.2511 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2511) of Liz Miranda (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the office of district councilor in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Liz Miranda City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.2511
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 5/5/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 8/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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