H828

Proposed ordinance D-FY22-009: Bridgewater town charter article III, elected officials recall provision

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Bridgewater town charter amendment to allow recall of elected officials.

The bill proposes an amendment to the Bridgewater town charter to include a recall provision for elected officials. This provision allows for the removal of an elected official if they commit certain offenses, including felony or misdemeanor convictions, conflict of interest violations, or failure to attend public meetings. The recall process requires a petition signed by a minimum percentage of registered voters, followed by an election. If the majority votes in favor of recall, the official is removed and a successor is elected.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)

Apr 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

Apr 28, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order