H4173
An Act amending the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library
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Bill overview
This bill amends the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library in Acton, Massachusetts. The bill was approved by the town of Acton and subsequently passed by both the House and Senate, receiving final approval from the Governor and being enacted as Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2025. This legislation likely updates or clarifies the existing framework governing the library’s operations and funding.
Key provisions
- The bill was approved by the town of Acton.
- It was passed by both the House and Senate.
- It received final approval from the Governor.
- It was enacted as Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2025.
- The bill amends the existing special legislation for the Acton Memorial Library.
Who is affected
- Town of Acton
- Acton Memorial Library
- Municipalities
Notable changes
- The bill was formally enacted into law.
- It represents a final legislative action regarding the Acton Memorial Library.
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Primary sponsor
Danillo A. Sena
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.4173 194th (Current)
An Act amending the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library
By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4173) of Danillo A. Sena (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library in the town of Acton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Danillo A. Sena , Simon Cataldo City/Town: Acton (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4173
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/15/2025 | 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 |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/15/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 12/22/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2025 |
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