H 5544·MA·house
An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition Timeframe
In CommitteeFiled Jun 29, 2026
Sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (D)
Latest Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5599
Jul 30, 2026
Summary
The bill modifies Article VIII, Section 8‑2 of the Bridgewater Town Charter to set a new timeframe for submitting petition signatures for a citizen‑initiated referendum. It affects any resident who wants to place an issue on the town ballot, giving them a different window to gather support. The change aims to make the petition process clearer and more workable for the community.
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