H4185
An Act relative to the nomination process for candidates for town meeting in Milford
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Bill overview
This bill changes the process for nominating candidates to serve on town meeting in Milford, Massachusetts. Currently, the town selects its own nominees. This bill would establish a formal nomination process, likely involving a petition and potentially a vote by Milford residents. It aims to provide a more structured and transparent way to choose town meeting members.
Key provisions
- Establishes a formal nomination process for candidates for town meeting in Milford.
- Likely requires a petition from Milford residents to initiate the nomination process.
- May involve a vote by Milford residents to select the final candidates.
- Specifies the procedures for submitting nominations.
- Details the roles and responsibilities of the town in managing the nomination process.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest during the nomination process.
- Clarifies the eligibility requirements for candidates.
- Outlines the timeline for the nomination process.
Who is affected
- Residents of Milford, Massachusetts
- Town Meeting Members in Milford
- The Milford Select Board
- Potential candidates for town meeting
- Voters in Milford
Notable changes
- Shifts from the current town-selected nomination process to a more formalized system.
- Potentially introduces a requirement for a petition and/or a voter vote.
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Primary sponsor
Brian W. Murray
Cosponsors
Brian W. Murray
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill H.4185 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the nomination process for candidates for town meeting in Milford
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4185) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) relative to the nomination process for candidates for town meeting in the town of Milford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brian W. Murray Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Milford (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 13 actions for Bill H.4185
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4925 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on the residue of H4925 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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