AN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING

This bill proposes changing the rules for the annual financial town meeting in Scituate, Massachusetts, by requiring advance notice for significant budget changes. Specifically, it would mandate that any motion to increase or decrease recommended spending by $10,000 or more must be submitted to the town treasurer with ten resident signatures by May 15, rather than being introduced spontaneously during the June meeting. The bill also updates the official schedule for the town meeting, setting it for the first Tuesday in June starting in 2024. Because this change affects local governance procedures, the bill requires a vote by Scituate voters at the November 2026 general election to take effect.