S2527
An Act amending the town charter of Wareham
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Bill overview
This bill proposes changes to the town charter of Wareham, Massachusetts. The specific amendments are detailed within the bill text, which is currently under consideration by the state legislature. The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee and subsequently reported favorably. It has been read multiple times by both the Senate and House.
Key provisions
- Amendments to the town charter of Wareham.
- The bill was presented by Kelly A. Dooner and approved by the town of Wareham.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
- The bill has been read multiple times by the Senate and House.
- A new draft (S2700) has been substituted for the original bill.
Who is affected
- Residents of Wareham, Massachusetts
- The town government of Wareham
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to amend the existing town charter.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
John R. Gaskey
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill S.2527 194th (Current)
An Act amending the town charter of Wareham
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2527) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town charter of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner City/Town: Wareham (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2527
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 6/9/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/16/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | New draft (Dooner) substituted, see S2700 |
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