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H 829

An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limits

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dennis Gallagher

Overview: Bill H 829, "An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limits", is a bill that has a hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
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Bill Summary · H 829

Overview: Bill H 829, "An Act Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limits", is a bill that has a hearing scheduled for May 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in B-1. It was introduced on February 27, 2025 and falls under the classification of a bill.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to amend the town charter of Bridgewater to establish term limits for the members of the legislative branch. The goal is to promote greater turnover and representation in the town's governing body.

Key Provisions:
- Limits the number of terms that members of the Bridgewater town legislative branch can serve
- Specifies the maximum number of consecutive terms that can be served

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact the current and future members of the Bridgewater town legislative branch, as well as the town's residents who would be affected by the changes to the town's governance structure.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on May 6, 2025, which will provide an opportunity for public input and further consideration by the legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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