H4445
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a charter for the city of Somerville, Massachusetts. The charter will outline the city’s governance structure and procedures, potentially allowing for changes to local government operations. It was amended to incorporate provisions from Senate Bill S2604. The bill was ultimately signed into law as Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2025.
Key provisions
- Establishes a charter for the city of Somerville.
- Incorporates provisions from Senate Bill S2604.
- Defines the city’s governance structure.
- Likely allows for changes to local government operations.
- Authorizes the city to determine its own procedures.
Who is affected
- Residents of Somerville, Massachusetts
- City government officials in Somerville
- Local voters in Somerville
Notable changes
- The charter replaces the existing form of government in Somerville.
- The charter incorporates elements from Senate Bill S2604.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill H.4445 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a charter for the city of Somerville
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4264) [Local Approval Received]. August 21, 2025.
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Sponsor: Thomas P. Walsh
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Bill History
Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.4445
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Substituted for H4264 |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Read third |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Amended (Jehlen) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2604 |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading |
| 9/11/2025 | House | House concurred in the Senate amendment |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 9/19/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2025 |
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