H 4381
An Act further regarding the term of the town moderator in the town of Norwood
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Bill overview
This bill changes the term of the town moderator in Norwood, Massachusetts. It was approved by the town and subsequently passed by both the House and Senate, and signed into law as Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2025. The bill effectively establishes a new term length for the moderator’s position.
Key provisions
- Establishes a specific term length for the Norwood town moderator.
- The bill was approved by the town of Norwood.
- Passed by both the House and Senate.
- Signed into law by the Governor.
- Became Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Norwood, Massachusetts
- Town officials in Norwood, Massachusetts
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Replaces the previous term length for the Norwood town moderator.
- Formalizes the term length through legislation.
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsor
John H. Rogers
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Bill H.4381 194th (Current)
An Act further regarding the term of the town moderator in the town of Norwood
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4381) of John H. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the term of the town moderator in the town of Norwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: John H. Rogers City/Town: Norwood (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4381
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/04/2025 from 03:10 PM-01:30 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/31/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 12/31/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/6/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2025 |
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