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MA H4055

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a recall election process for any elected official in Lanesborough, with valid grounds including lack of fitness, neglect of duties, corruption, misfeasance, or violation of oath
  • Requires 10 registered voters to file an affidavit initiating recall, followed by a petition signed by 100 registered voters within 20 days
  • Recall election must be held 60-90 days after certification of a sufficient petition, unless another town election occurs within 100 days, in which case the recall may be combined with that election
  • Officers facing recall may run to succeed themselves and automatically appear on the ballot unless they decline in writing; removal occurs only if a majority votes for recall
  • No recall petition may be filed within 3 months of an officer taking office, or within 12 months after a failed recall attempt against the same officer

Legislative Description

Relative to recall elections in the town of Lanesborough

Last Action

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

6/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws4/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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