S2544
An Act relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover
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Bill overview
This bill concerns a petition from residents of Andover, Massachusetts, seeking to hold special town meetings. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and subsequently passed by the Senate and House. It appears to relate to the town's governance and the ability of residents to initiate special meetings.
Key provisions
- Addresses a petition from residents of Andover, Massachusetts.
- Relates to the holding of special town meetings.
- Was referred to and passed by both the Senate and House.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The title of the bill was changed during the legislative process.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended to allow for a third reading.
- The bill was engrossed and passed by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Residents of Andover, Massachusetts
- The town government of Andover, Massachusetts
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill underwent several revisions, including a change to the title.
- It was considered by both the Senate and House committees before being passed.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsor
Barry R. Finegold
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Bill S.2544 194th (Current)
An Act relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2544) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Andover (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 11 actions for Bill S.2544
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/30/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/3/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 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 |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/30/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/30/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/30/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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