H4434
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Charlemont
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for holding recall elections in the town of Charlemont, Massachusetts. Currently, Charlemont does not have a mechanism for residents to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms. This legislation would create a procedure allowing for a recall election if a sufficient number of town residents petition for it. The bill has been referred to the Election Laws committee and subsequently passed by the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for initiating recall elections in Charlemont.
- Specifies the number of signatures required to trigger a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for conducting a recall election.
- Defines the grounds for a recall election.
- Details the timeline for the recall process.
- Requires a public vote to determine if a recall election will proceed.
- Specifies the role of the town clerk in administering the recall process.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest during a recall election.
Who is affected
- Residents of Charlemont
- Elected officials in Charlemont
- The town government of Charlemont
- The town clerk of Charlemont
- Voters in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new mechanism for removing elected officials in Charlemont.
- Provides a formal process for challenging an elected official's performance.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Paul W. Mark
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Bill H.4434 194th (Current)
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Charlemont
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4434) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) relative to providing for recall elections in the town of Charlemont. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Natalie M. Blais , Paul W. Mark City/Town: Charlemont (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4434
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
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