H4473
An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Arlington to put a question on their ballot asking voters to increase the number of licenses for alcoholic beverages sold in the town. Currently, these licenses are restricted to beverages not being consumed on the premises. The goal is to allow for more establishments to sell alcohol, such as restaurants and bars, where patrons can drink the beverages they purchase. This would be determined by a vote of the town’s residents.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Arlington’s select board to put a ballot question on the ballot.
- Permits an increase in the number of alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Licenses are restricted to beverages not to be drunk on the premises.
- Decision on the increase is made by a town ballot vote.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Sean Garballey and Senator Cindy Friedman.
Who is affected
- Town of Arlington residents
- Businesses that sell alcoholic beverages in Arlington
- The Select Board of Arlington
Notable changes
- Currently, licenses are limited to beverages not consumed on the premises.
- This bill would allow for a broader range of alcohol sales within the town.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.4473 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4473) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Sean Garballey , Cindy F. Friedman City/Town: Arlington (Local Approval Received)
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Hearing Attendance
Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4473
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4815 |
Similar Bills
H.4815 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for the sale o...
H.3666 194th (Current)
An Act relative to increased transportation options for Arlington and Lexington
H.4135 194th (Current)
An Act amending the town manager act of Arlington relative to the appointment and management of the town clerk
H.4499 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington
H.4507 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing William Pilleri to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the...
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.