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MA H3908

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leigh Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a recall procedure for any elected town official in Monterey, Massachusetts, initiated by 30 registered voters signing an affidavit stating grounds for recall

  • Requires recall petitions to gather signatures from at least 15% of registered voters within 21 calendar days of receiving blank petition sheets

  • Recall election must be held between 64 and 90 days after receipt of certified petition, unless another town election occurs within 100 days, in which case the recall may be combined with that election

  • A simple majority vote is required to recall an official; the candidate receiving the highest number of votes becomes the successor for the remainder of the unexpired term

  • No recall petition may be filed against an official within the first 6 months of their term or within 6 months of a failed recall election against the same official

Legislative Description

To establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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