H 5544 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing an amendment to Bridgewater Town Charter Article VIII, Section 8-2 Citizen Referendum Petition Timeframe

Summary
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5544) of Dennis C. Gallagher (with the approval of the town council) relative to the citizen referendum petition timeframe in the charter of the city known as the town of Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Last action Jul 30, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dennis Gallagher
DDemocratic
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8th Plymouth