H4716

Amending the charter of the city of Pittsfield

Chamber Passed·6/11/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4716 amends the city charter of Pittsfield to increase the number of city councilors from two to four.

Massachusetts H4716 amends the city charter of Pittsfield by increasing the number of city councilors from two to four. This change is made in two sections of the charter, specifically in section 2-1 of article 2 and section 4-1 of article 4. The bill was introduced by Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier with the approval of the mayor and city council.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Aug 4
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 17, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Aug 4

Senate

Taken out of the Orders of the Day

Aug 4

Senate

Read third and passed to be engrossed

Jul 1

Senate

Read second and ordered to a third reading