H4242
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Dalton
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allow for recall elections in the town of Dalton, Massachusetts. It would establish a process for residents to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms. The bill was initially presented by Representative Leigh Davis and Senator Paul Mark, and has undergone committee review and scheduling for a hearing.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for initiating a recall election in Dalton.
- Specifies the grounds for a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for conducting a recall election.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of election officials.
- Addresses potential challenges related to timing and logistics of recall elections.
Who is affected
- Residents of Dalton, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Dalton
- The town government of Dalton
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a recall mechanism for elected officials in Dalton, which may not currently exist.
- The bill's passage would require local approval and further legislative action.
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Bill H.4242 194th (Current)
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Dalton
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4242) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) relative to recall elections in the town of Dalton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Leigh Davis , Paul W. Mark Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Dalton (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4242
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/30/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 7/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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