H4501
An Act amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth
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Bill overview
This bill amends the town charter of Plymouth, Massachusetts. It makes changes to the existing charter document, likely updating provisions related to governance, operations, or regulations within the town. The bill was approved by the town of Plymouth and subsequently progressed through the House and Senate before being passed by the House.
Key provisions
- Amends the town charter of Plymouth.
- The amendment was approved by the town of Plymouth.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended to allow for consideration of the bill.
- The bill was read multiple times by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was engrossed and passed by the House.
Who is affected
- Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Residents of Plymouth
- Local government officials in Plymouth
Notable changes
- The bill represents an update to the town's governing document.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.4501 194th (Current)
An Act amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4501) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Kathleen R. LaNatra , Michelle L. Badger Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Plymouth (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 10 actions for Bill H.4501
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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