H5539

Relative to recall elections in the town of Danvers

Introduced·6/25/26
Introduced Text

Establishes recall election procedures for town-wide elected officials in Danvers, Massachusetts.

This bill sets forth the procedures for recall elections of town-wide elected officials in Danvers, Massachusetts. It mandates that a recall petition signed by at least 350 registered voters can be filed with the town clerk. If the petition is certified by the board of registrars of voters, the officer must be notified and a recall election must be held within 64 to 90 days. The officer can continue to perform duties until the election. If recalled, the officer is removed immediately, and the board fills the vacancy until the next annual election.

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Where it stands

Current
Election Laws Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 21

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

Jul 21

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Jul 21

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:20 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 9

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to include Virtual

Jun 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1