H4202
An Act relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee
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Bill overview
This bill would establish a process for recalling elected officials in the city of Chicopee, Massachusetts. It allows for a recall election to be initiated if a certain number of registered voters in the city petition for it. The bill aims to provide residents of Chicopee with a mechanism to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms. The city council and mayor approved the petition that led to this legislation.
Key provisions
- Allows for a recall election in Chicopee.
- Requires a petition signed by a specified number of registered voters.
- Specifies the process for initiating a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for conducting a recall election.
- Details the grounds for a recall election.
- Requires the city council and mayor’s approval of the petition.
- Addresses potential vacancies during a recall election.
Who is affected
- Residents of Chicopee, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Chicopee
- The City Council of Chicopee
- The Mayor of Chicopee
- Voters in Chicopee
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal recall process for Chicopee officials.
- Provides a mechanism for voters to remove elected officials.
- Does not currently address the specific grounds for a recall.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Shirley B. Arriaga
Cosponsor
Shirley B. Arriaga
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Bill H.4202 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4202) of Shirley B. Arriaga (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Shirley B. Arriaga City/Town: Chicopee (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4202
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/9/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4906 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Reported on the residue of H4906 |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/25/2026 | 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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