H4347
An Act relative to the Williamstown Library Trustees
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the terms of library trustees in the town of Williamstown, Massachusetts. It clarifies the process for appointing these trustees, ensuring the town has the authority to determine their terms. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and is now law. This legislation focuses specifically on the Williamstown Library Trustees and their governance within the town.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the town’s authority to determine the terms of library trustees.
- Addresses the appointment process for these trustees.
- Ensures the town of Williamstown has control over the selection of its library trustees.
- Formalizes the procedures for trustee terms within the Williamstown Library system.
- Provides a framework for the governance of the Williamstown Library Trustees.
Who is affected
- Town of Williamstown
- Williamstown Library Trustees
- Residents of Williamstown
Notable changes
- Establishes clear guidelines for trustee terms within Williamstown.
- Reinforces local control over library governance.
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Bill H.4347 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Williamstown Library Trustees
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4347) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) relative to the terms of library trustees in the town of Williamstown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: John Barrett, III Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Williamstown (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4347
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/31/2025 | 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 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/9/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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