HB 271 (2005): relative to petitions submitted to town meetings.
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HB 271 (2005)
relative to petitions submitted to town meetings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Henry Parkhurst (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
The Docket
- January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
- February 3, 2005: Hearing Feb 3 11:00 RM301,LOB
- February 22, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 9 (vote 19-0;CC)
- March 9, 2005: ITL MA (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 506 (2018): limiting amendments to warrant articles.
- HB 228-LOCAL (2025): relative to petitioned articles at annual or special town meetings.