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MA H829

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Gallagher

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends the Bridgewater Home Rule Charter, Article II, Section 2-12 to establish term limits for Town Council members
  • District Council members limited to four terms or appointments to the Town Council
  • At-large Council members limited to four terms or appointments to the Town Council
  • Prior service as an At-Large Councilor does not prevent seeking election as a District Councilor, and vice versa; terms lasting less than 24 months do not count toward the limit
  • Amendment requires approval by the Town Council, State Legislature, and Bridgewater voters to take effect

Legislative Description

Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limits

Last Action

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

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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