An Act establishing a charter for the town of Orange
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Orange, Massachusetts, to establish its own town charter. The bill was presented as a joint petition by Representatives Whipps and Senator Comerford, and was approved by the town of Orange. It now moves through the legislative process, including committee review and consideration by the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Orange to create a town charter.
- The petition for the charter was approved by the town of Orange.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill has been reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed in the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read multiple times.
- The bill was passed by the House and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- A hearing on the bill is scheduled.
Who is affected
- Town of Orange, Massachusetts
- Residents of Orange
- Municipalities
- Legislature
- Local Government
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a new charter for the town of Orange, potentially altering local governance structures.
- The approval by the town of Orange is a key step in the process.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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