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MA H4434
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Blais
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AI Summary
- Establishes a recall election process for elected officials in Charlemont who have more than 6 months remaining in their term
- Requires 50 voters to file an affidavit with the town clerk to initiate recall, followed by petition signatures from at least 20% of registered voters within 14 days
- Recall elections must be held 64-90 days after petition certification, unless another town election occurs within 100 days, in which case they may be combined
- Officers facing recall cannot run as candidates to succeed themselves; a majority vote in favor of recall results in removal and election of the candidate with the most votes
- Prohibits recall petitions within 6 months of an officer taking office or within 6 months of a failed recall attempt; recalled or resigned officers are barred from town appointments for 12 months
Legislative Description
Providing for recall elections in the town of Charlemont
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/17/2026
Election Laws8/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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