S 2700
An Act amending the charter of the town of Wareham
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Bill overview
This bill amends the town charter of Wareham, Massachusetts. It replaces a previous version of the charter amendment, drafted by Senator Kelly Dooner, which superseded Senate Bill 2527. The changes to the charter are currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. This action aims to update the framework governing the town’s operations and procedures.
Key provisions
- Replaces the existing charter with a new draft.
- Details specific changes to the town charter are not explicitly outlined in the provided text.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The House Committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling is currently reviewing the bill.
Who is affected
- Residents of Wareham, Massachusetts
- Town officials and employees of Wareham
Notable changes
- Revisions to the town's governing charter.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
John R. Gaskey
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill S.2700 194th (Current)
An Act amending the charter of the town of Wareham
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Dooner) for the Senate Bill amending the charter of the town of Wareham (Senate, No. 2527).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Kelly A. Dooner Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2700
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Recommended new draft (Dooner) for S2527 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Substituted for S2527 |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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