H4589
An Act authorizing the town of Ludlow to pay a certain unpaid bill
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Ludlow, Massachusetts, to pay an outstanding bill. The bill was approved by the town and subsequently passed by the House and Senate of the Massachusetts General Court. It was enacted into law as Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2026, signifying the town’s authority to fulfill this financial obligation.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Ludlow to pay an unpaid bill.
- The authorization was approved by the town of Ludlow.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate of the Massachusetts General Court.
- The bill was enacted as Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2026.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended to allow for reading and passage.
Who is affected
- Town of Ludlow, Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Court
- Municipalities
- Local Governments
Notable changes
- The bill formally grants the town of Ludlow the power to pay a specific, previously unpaid bill.
- It represents a legislative action to resolve a financial matter for the town.
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Primary sponsor
Aaron L. Saunders
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill H.4589 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Ludlow to pay a certain unpaid bill
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4589) of Aaron L. Saunders (by vote of the town) that the town of Ludlow be authorized to pay a certain unpaid bill. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Aaron L. Saunders City/Town: Ludlow (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4589
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 10/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/6/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/26/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 2/11/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2026 |
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