H4383
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the town of Plainville to temporarily appoint alternate or associate members to serve on certain town boards. Currently, Plainville’s town charter does not permit this flexibility. The bill would amend the town charter to authorize this temporary appointment process, potentially increasing board capacity and addressing staffing needs. This change would be subject to local approval by the town of Plainville.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Plainville to temporarily appoint alternate or associate members to town boards.
- This appointment would be temporary.
- The amendment is subject to local approval by the town of Plainville.
Who is affected
- Town of Plainville
- Residents of Plainville
- Town boards in Plainville
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of the Plainville town charter regarding board membership.
- Allows for temporary appointments to fill vacancies or provide additional support on town boards.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4383 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4383) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to temporarily appoint alternate or associate members to certain town boards. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn City/Town: Plainville (Local Approval Required)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4383
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4805 |
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