H4153
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a charter for the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. A charter is a governing document that outlines the structure and powers of a city’s government. This legislation would allow Somerville to tailor its local government to better meet the needs of its residents and potentially streamline operations. The current charter may be outdated or not adequately address the city’s evolving needs, prompting this change.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new charter for the city of Somerville.
- Defines the structure and powers of the city’s government.
- Allows Somerville to adapt its governance to local needs.
- Likely includes provisions for local decision-making processes.
Who is affected
- Residents of Somerville
- City officials and employees of Somerville
- The city government of Somerville
Notable changes
- Replaces the existing city charter with a new one.
- Could lead to changes in the city’s administrative structure.
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Primary sponsor
Christine P. Barber
Cosponsor
Christine P. Barber
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Bill H.4153 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4153) of Christine P. Barber (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to establishing a charter for the city of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Christine P. Barber City/Town: Somerville (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4153
| 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 | Accompanied a new draft, see H4264 |
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