An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the Town of Barre
This bill formally approves a charter amendment for the Town of Barre that was previously voted on by local residents in May 2022. The change replaces the town's elected Board of Listers and Constable with appointed positions, giving the Selectboard authority to hire an Assessor and appoint a Constable for a one-year term. The Constable role now allows the Selectboard to limit or condition law enforcement authority based on certification requirements. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage, ending the current terms of elected officials and transitioning to the new appointment system.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2023
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2023
Signed into Law
May 2023
Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Signed May 4, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
7
Committee
5
May 4, 2023
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on May 4, 2023
executive
Apr 28, 2023
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on April 28, 2023
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
lower
Apr 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Watson for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
upper
Apr 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Apr 20, 2023
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
Apr 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Government Operations per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
upper
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Rules
upper
Mar 31, 2023
Lower · Passed
Rep. Mrowicki of Putney reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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