H4170
An Act relative to the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough
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Bill overview
This Act addresses a vacancy in the office of Ward 7 Councilor in the city of Marlborough, Massachusetts. It outlines the process for filling the position following a petition from residents and the city council. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025, establishing a procedure for the appointment of a new councilor to represent Ward 7.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for filling a vacancy in the Ward 7 City Councilor position in Marlborough.
- Authorizes the city council and mayor to petition for a vacancy to be filled.
- Details the legislative actions required for the appointment of a new councilor.
- Specifies the legal framework governing the appointment process.
- Ensures the appointment aligns with existing election laws.
Who is affected
- Residents of Marlborough, specifically Ward 7.
- The City Council of Marlborough.
- The Mayor of Marlborough.
- The Office of the City Councilor in Ward 7.
Notable changes
- This Act formalizes the procedure for handling vacancies in the Ward 7 City Councilor position.
- It provides a clear pathway for the appointment of a replacement councilor.
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Primary sponsor
Danielle W. Gregoire
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danielle W. Gregoire
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.4170 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough
By Representatives Gregoire of Marlborough and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4170) of Danielle W. Gregoire and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to a vacancy in the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Danielle W. Gregoire , Carmine Lawrence Gentile City/Town: Marlborough (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 13 actions for Bill H.4170
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/29/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/2/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Read second, ordered to a third reading, rules suspended, read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/12/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 11/19/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025 |
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