H4401
An Act relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol
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Bill overview
This bill addresses special revolving funds in the town of Athol, Massachusetts. It modifies existing funds to better serve the town’s needs. Specifically, it amends the existing funds to align with Senate Bill 2812. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2026.
Key provisions
- Modifies existing special revolving funds in Athol.
- Aligns the funds with the provisions of Senate Bill 2812.
- The bill was amended by striking all text after the enacting clause and inserting the text of Senate Bill 2812.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
Who is affected
- Town of Athol, Massachusetts
- Residents of Athol
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill incorporates provisions from Senate Bill 2812.
- The original bill was significantly altered through amendments.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.4401 194th (Current)
An Act relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4401) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Susannah M. Whipps City/Town: Athol (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 19 actions for Bill H.4401
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/04/2025 from 03:10 PM-01:30 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Amended (Comerford) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2812 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading |
| 1/8/2026 | House | House concurred in the Senate amendment |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/21/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2026 |
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