H5571

Amending the town meeting act for the town of Danvers

Introduced·7/8/26
Introduced Text

Amends the town meeting act for the town of Danvers to update its structure and procedures.

The bill amends the town meeting act for the town of Danvers by establishing a representative town meeting as the legislative body. It divides the town into precincts based on population, with each precinct electing town meeting members. The bill outlines procedures for filling vacancies, conducting elections, and the role of the finance committee. It also specifies the process for submitting questions to a vote by registered voters and the conditions under which such votes become effective.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jul 30

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Jul 22

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:25 AM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time