An Act amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to amend the charter of the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The proposed changes were approved by the mayor and city council. The bill’s specific details are not immediately apparent from the provided text, but it represents an effort to revise the city’s governing document. This action follows a referral to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee and subsequent actions within the legislature.
Key provisions
- Amendment to the city charter of Pittsfield.
- Approval by the mayor and city council.
- Referral to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- Scheduling of a hearing for written testimony.
- Reporting favorably by the committee.
- Placement on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Suspension of rules to allow for second and third readings.
- Similar charter amendments have been proposed in other Massachusetts cities.
Who is affected
- City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Residents of Pittsfield
- Local government officials in Pittsfield
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a revision to the city charter.
- The charter amendment process involved local approval.
- The bill has undergone review and consideration within the legislative process.
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