H4154
An Act relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library
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Bill overview
This bill, enacted as Chapter 81 of the Acts of 2025, affirms the town of Richmond’s authority to continue the employment of its current municipal employees. Specifically, it ensures the town can retain its existing personnel. The bill was approved by the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate, and subsequently signed into law by the Governor.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Richmond to continue the employment of its municipal employees.
- Confirms the town’s authority to retain existing personnel.
- The bill was enacted as Chapter 81 of the Acts of 2025.
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- Town of Richmond
- Municipal Employees
- Residents of Richmond
Notable changes
- This bill solidifies the town's ability to maintain its current workforce.
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Bill H.4154 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4154) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Richmond (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4154
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 5/27/2025 | 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 |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 12/4/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 81 of the Acts of 2025 |
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