H 4506 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the election and composition of the conservation commission within the town of Southwick

This bill changes how the conservation commission in Southwick is formed by requiring seven members instead of the usual five. Four members will be appointed by the town select board, while three will be elected directly by voters at the annual town election. The act also sets specific rules for handling vacancies, ensuring that empty seats are filled by either the select board or a special election depending on how the vacancy occurred. Additionally, it establishes staggered terms for the newly elected members to ensure continuity on the commission.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2024 Last action Jun 21, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Jun 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third and passed to be engrossed
lower
May 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Mar 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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