H 4401
An Act relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol
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Bill overview
This Act addresses special revolving funds within the town of Athol, Massachusetts. It specifically relates to the existing funds and incorporates amendments from Senate Bill S2812. The bill was enacted after passage by both the House and Senate and subsequent approval by the Governor, becoming Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2026. It appears to be a procedural measure to formalize the use of these funds.
Key provisions
- Establishes procedures for the town of Athol’s special revolving funds.
- Incorporates amendments from Senate Bill S2812.
- Authorizes the use of existing special revolving funds.
- Details the process for managing and utilizing these funds.
- Specifies the governing body responsible for overseeing the funds.
- Requires reporting on the use of the funds.
- Addresses potential adjustments to the funds based on local needs.
- Ensures compliance with relevant state regulations.
Who is affected
- Town of Athol, Massachusetts
- Residents of Athol, Massachusetts
- Local government officials in Athol
- Municipal finance departments in Athol
Notable changes
- Incorporates amendments from Senate Bill S2812, altering the original text of the bill.
- The bill was ultimately enacted into law after being passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the Governor.
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Primary sponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
Cosponsor
Susannah M. Whipps
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Bill H.4401 194th (Current)
An Act relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4401) of Susannah M. Whipps (by vote of the town) relative to certain special revolving funds in the town of Athol. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Susannah M. Whipps City/Town: Athol (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 19 actions for Bill H.4401
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 8/14/2025 | 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 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/19/2025 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Amended (Comerford) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2812 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading |
| 1/8/2026 | House | House concurred in the Senate amendment |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/21/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2026 |
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