H 2320
An Act relative to the position of treasurer-collector in the town of Berkley
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Berkley, Massachusetts, to appoint its own treasurer-collector. The legislation was initially presented as a joint petition by representatives and senators from Berkley, reflecting local support for this change. The bill has been approved by the House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2025.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Berkley to appoint a treasurer-collector.
- The bill originated as a joint petition from local representatives and senators.
- The legislation was approved by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was enacted and signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill was assigned Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Berkley, Massachusetts
- Residents of Berkley
- Local government officials in Berkley
Notable changes
- Previously, the town of Berkley relied on a regional or state-appointed treasurer-collector.
- This legislation grants the town direct authority over this position.
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Primary sponsor
Norman J. Orrall
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill H.2320 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the position of treasurer-collector in the town of Berkley
By Representative Orrall of Lakeville and Senator Dooner, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2320) of Norman J. Orrall and Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Berkley to appoint the position of treasurer-collector in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Norman J. Orrall , Kelly A. Dooner City/Town: Berkley (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 14 actions for Bill H.2320
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/10/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 10/17/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 44 of the Acts of 2025 |
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