H 838
An Act authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Methuen, Massachusetts, to hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. The legislation was petitioned by Ryan M. Hamilton, with approval from the acting mayor and city council. It seeks to establish the legal framework for conducting this special election.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a special election in Methuen.
- The election is to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor.
- The petition for the bill was approved by the acting mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Election Laws.
- A hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2025.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for the next sitting.
Who is affected
- City of Methuen, Massachusetts
- Residents of Methuen
- Mayor and City Council of Methuen
Notable changes
- Establishes the process for holding a special election to fill a mayoral vacancy.
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Primary sponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
Cosponsor
Ryan M. Hamilton
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Bill H.838 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 838) of Ryan M. Hamilton (with the approval of the acting mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan M. Hamilton Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Methuen (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.838
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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