H 4383
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Plainville to temporarily appoint alternate or associate members to serve on certain town boards. This allows for coverage of board positions when regular members are unable to serve. The bill was petitioned by the town of Plainville and subsequently received Senate concurrence. It is part of a series of similar bills concerning Plainville’s town charter.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Plainville to appoint alternate members to town boards.
- Allows for temporary assignment of associate members.
- This authority is granted at the request and approval of the town of Plainville.
- The bill was accompanied by a revised draft (H.4805).
Who is affected
- Town of Plainville
- Residents of Plainville
- Town Boards in Plainville
Notable changes
- Provides flexibility for town boards to fill vacancies.
- Establishes a process for temporary appointment of members.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4383 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4383) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Plainville be authorized to temporarily appoint alternate or associate members to certain town boards. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn City/Town: Plainville (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4383
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4805 |
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