H 4386
An Act relative to the town charter of the town of Plainville
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Bill overview
This bill, originating from a petition by the town of Plainville, seeks to modify the town’s charter and specifically address its budget process. The town of Plainville requested changes to how its budget is handled, and this legislation aims to implement those changes as outlined in the town’s petition. The bill has undergone revisions and is closely related to other similar proposals.
Key provisions
- Addresses the town of Plainville’s budget process.
- Resulted from a petition by the town of Plainville.
- Has been amended and revised through subsequent drafts (H.4805).
- Related to the town charter of Plainville.
- Scheduled for a hearing on September 23, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Plainville
- Residents of Plainville
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials in Plainville
Notable changes
- Modifies the town’s charter.
- Addresses budgetary procedures.
- Related to multiple similar bills (H.4382, H.4383, H.4384, H.4385, H.4805).
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4386 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. 4386) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) relative to the budget process of the town of Plainville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4386
| 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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