H4312
An Act relative to charter changes for the town of Longmeadow
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the charter of the town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It allows the town to make changes to its governing document. The petition was approved by the town of Longmeadow and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. The bill is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Allows the town of Longmeadow to amend its charter.
- The amendment was approved by the town of Longmeadow.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- A hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2025, in written testimony only.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the House and Senate.
- The bill was passed by the House and ordered to be engrossed.
- The bill was read and ordered to a third reading in the Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts
- Residents of Longmeadow
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses changes to the town charter of Longmeadow.
- The town of Longmeadow has already approved the proposed changes.
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsor
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.4312 194th (Current)
An Act relative to charter changes for the town of Longmeadow
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4312) of Brian M. Ashe (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Longmeadow. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Brian M. Ashe , Jacob R. Oliveira Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Longmeadow (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4312
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 08/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/3/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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