H4292
An Act amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trustees
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Bill overview
This bill amends the charter of the town of Hopkinton to grant the board of library trustees the authority to appoint their own members. Currently, the method of appointing these trustees may not be clearly defined in the town’s charter. This change would provide the board with more direct control over who serves on the library board, potentially allowing for greater flexibility in selecting individuals with the appropriate skills and experience.
Key provisions
- Grants the board of library trustees the power to appoint their members.
- Modifies the town of Hopkinton’s charter to reflect this appointment authority.
- Clarifies the board’s ability to determine the selection process for library trustees.
Who is affected
- Town of Hopkinton residents
- Board of Library Trustees
- Library users
Notable changes
- Shifts appointment authority from an unspecified source to the board of library trustees.
- Addresses a potential lack of clarity regarding trustee selection within the town charter.
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Primary sponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Cosponsor
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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Bill H.4292 194th (Current)
An Act amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trustees
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4292) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) relative to appointment powers of the board of library trustees in the town of Hopkinton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: James C. Arena-DeRosa City/Town: Hopkinton (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 17 actions for Bill H.4292
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 8/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 3/5/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 3/5/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 3/12/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 3/20/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2026 |
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