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MA H4201

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Arriaga

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends the term of office for the Mayor of Chicopee from 2 years to 4 years, with mayoral elections held every fourth year at the annual municipal election

  • Mayor's term begins on the first Monday in January following the election and continues until a successor is elected and qualified

  • Repeals Chapter 144 of the Acts of 1917 and any inconsistent provisions of the city charter

  • Requires approval by a majority of Chicopee voters at the state election in the current year before taking effect

  • Filed with local approval from both the mayor and city council of Chicopee

Legislative Description

Relative to changing the two-year elected term for the Mayor of Chicopee to a four-year elected term

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

10/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/2/2025
Election Laws6/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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