An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch section 2-13(a) annual stipend
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, to provide an annual stipend to its town council members. The bill was approved by the town council and subsequently passed by the House and Senate, and was signed into law by the Governor, becoming Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2026. It establishes a regular financial contribution for those serving on the Bridgewater town council.
Key provisions
- Establishes an annual stipend for Bridgewater town council members.
- The stipend was approved by the Bridgewater town council.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill designates the chapter number as 20 of the Acts of 2026.
Who is affected
- Town Council Members of Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- Residents of Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Formalizes a previously unwritten practice of providing an annual stipend to Bridgewater town council members.
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