S 2552
An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to recall elected officials
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Berkley, Massachusetts, to implement a process for recalling elected officials. The bill was approved by the town’s voters and now seeks to formalize this local initiative into state law. It establishes a framework for conducting recall elections within Berkley, allowing residents to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Berkley to initiate recall proceedings.
- Establishes a process for gathering signatures to trigger a recall election.
- Defines the procedures for conducting a recall election in Berkley.
- Specifies the grounds for initiating a recall election.
- Outlines the responsibilities of the town clerk in administering recall elections.
- Provides for the dissemination of information to voters regarding recall elections.
- Addresses potential legal challenges related to recall elections.
- Ensures compliance with existing state election laws.
Who is affected
- Residents of Berkley, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Berkley, Massachusetts
- The town government of Berkley, Massachusetts
- Local election administrators in Berkley, Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Formalizes a previously locally approved process for recalling elected officials.
- Creates a statewide framework for recall elections within a municipality.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill S.2552 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to recall elected officials
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2552) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to recall elected officials. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Kelly A. Dooner , Norman J. Orrall City/Town: Berkley (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2552
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 7/14/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | Read third |
| 4/6/2026 | Senate | New draft substituted (Dooner), see S3018 |
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