An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Sudbury
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a process for holding recall elections in the town of Sudbury, Massachusetts. It outlines the procedures and requirements for initiating and conducting a recall election if a certain number of Sudbury residents petition for one. The bill aims to give Sudbury residents a mechanism to remove elected officials from office before the end of their terms. This legislation was approved by the town of Sudbury and subsequently passed by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for initiating a recall election in Sudbury.
- Specifies the number of signatures required to trigger a recall election.
- Outlines the procedures for conducting a recall election, including voter registration and ballot preparation.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of the town clerk and election officials.
- Details the requirements for notifying voters of the recall election.
- Specifies the timing and deadlines for the recall election process.
- Addresses potential legal challenges to the recall election.
Who is affected
- Residents of Sudbury, Massachusetts
- Elected officials in Sudbury
- The town government of Sudbury
- The Massachusetts Election Laws Committee
Notable changes
- Creates a specific mechanism for recall elections within Sudbury, supplementing existing state recall laws.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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