An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Hartford
This bill formalizes amendments to the Town of Hartford's charter that were previously approved by local voters in March and April 2024. The changes establish a new School and Town Meeting Committee to organize annual town meetings, including informational sessions and budget discussions, with members appointed by the Town Clerk, Selectboard, and School Board. The bill also modifies election procedures by setting Voting Day on the first Tuesday in March, adjusting term lengths for certain elected officials, and reassigning tax collection duties to the Town Manager. Additionally, it creates an assistant town treasurer position and clarifies quorum requirements for the Selectboard.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Apr 30, 2024
Signed May 10, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
4
May 10, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor on May 29, 2024
executive
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Delivered to the Governor on May 23, 2024
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Senate Message: Passed in concurrence
lower
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended & messaged to House forthwith, on motion of Senator Baruth
upper
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator White for Committee on Government Operations, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
upper
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Government Operations
upper
May 8, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Government Operations per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
upper
May 7, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Rules
upper
May 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Waters Evans of Charlotte reported for the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
Apr 30, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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