S 2789
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Rutland
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a process for recall elections in the town of Rutland, Massachusetts. It allows Rutland residents to initiate a recall election if a town official fails to perform their duties or engages in misconduct. The bill was approved by the Massachusetts legislature and enacted into law.
Key provisions
- Allows Rutland residents to petition for a recall election.
- Specifies the grounds for initiating a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for conducting a recall election.
- Defines the process for removing an elected official through a recall.
- Establishes requirements for voter eligibility in a recall election.
Who is affected
- Residents of Rutland, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Rutland, Massachusetts
- The town government of Rutland
Notable changes
- Provides a formal process for challenging an elected official's performance or conduct.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.2789 194th (Current)
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Rutland
By Mr. Durant and Ms.Ferguson of Holden, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2789) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide recall elections in the town of Rutland. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Peter J. Durant , Kimberly N. Ferguson City/Town: Rutland (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill S.2789
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 12/8/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 12/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/12/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 12/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 12/15/2025 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only Hearing date changed |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/9/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/30/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 5/4/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 5/4/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
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