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MA H4701

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susannah Whipps Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Orange to expand its Board of Selectmen from the current size to 5 members, notwithstanding Chapter 41 of Massachusetts General Laws
  • Each selectman serves a 3-year term, with terms staggered so at least 1 member's term expires annually
  • Ratifies and validates prior actions taken by the Board of Selectmen and town meeting to increase the board's size
  • Current selectmen continue serving until their existing terms expire or they vacate office
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage; local approval has already been received from the town

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Orange to increase the membership of the Board of Selectmen

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2026

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/8/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government11/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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