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MA H838

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Hamilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Methuen City Council to call a special election to fill the mayoral vacancy, to be held no less than 64 days after being called and no later than December 14, 2024

  • Overrides section 3-8(a) of article 3 of the Methuen city charter and any conflicting general or special laws regarding mayoral vacancy procedures

  • Requires candidates to collect a minimum of 150 voter signatures to appear on the special election ballot

  • Eliminates the preliminary election requirement for this special mayoral election

  • Includes a retroactive ratification clause validating any actions taken consistent with the act if not in effect by October 7, 2024

Legislative Description

Authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

8/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/30/2025
Election Laws2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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