H4309
An Act relative to preliminary elections in the town of Longmeadow
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Bill overview
This bill concerns preliminary elections in the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It seeks to establish procedures and regulations specifically for these elections. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and is currently awaiting consideration by the House Steering, Policy, and Scheduling Committee. It appears to be a localized effort to govern the specific processes of preliminary elections within Longmeadow.
Key provisions
- Establishes procedures for preliminary elections in Longmeadow.
- Addresses election laws related to the town.
- Details the requirements for conducting preliminary elections.
- Specifies the roles and responsibilities of election officials.
Who is affected
- Residents of Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Election officials in Longmeadow
- The town government of Longmeadow
Notable changes
- This bill focuses solely on preliminary elections in Longmeadow, not statewide.
- It likely outlines specific rules and regulations tailored to the town's unique circumstances.
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsor
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.4309 194th (Current)
An Act relative to preliminary elections in the town of Longmeadow
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4309) of Brian M. Ashe (by vote of the town) relative to preliminary elections in the town of Longmeadow. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Brian M. Ashe , Jacob R. Oliveira City/Town: Longmeadow (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4309
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/13/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
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