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HD 4489

relative to the issuance of a precept for the filling of a special election in the Third Bristol Representative District

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ron Mariano

Designates June 10, 2025 as the date for a special election to fill the Third Bristol District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

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Bill Summary · HD 4489

Summary of House Bill HD 4489

Overview

HD 4489 is a proposed Massachusetts bill that has progressed to adoption in the House. It relates to issuing a precept to hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Representative for the Third Bristol District. The bill designates a specific election date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

  • Bill Number: HD 4489
  • Title: Relative to the issuance of a precept for the filling of a special election in the Third Bristol Representative District
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: March 10, 2025
  • Classification: Proposed bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of the bill is to specify the date for a special election to fill the vacancy in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Third Bristol District. It accomplishes this by ordering the precept (the official notice) to designate June 10, 2025, as the election date, in accordance with Section 141 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws.

Key Provisions

  • The precept to be issued by the Speaker, under Section 141 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, must designate June 10, 2025, as the time for the special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Bristol District.
  • The bill contains no additional changes to election law beyond setting the date for the special election.

Affected Parties and Elements

  • Affected Constituents: Residents of the Third Bristol District who will vote in the special election.
  • Election Officials: The Speaker’s precept directs the date for the election; local town clerks and the Secretary of the Commonwealth will administer the election according to existing general laws.
  • Candidates: Individuals seeking the seat will participate in the special election on June 10, 2025, under the established rules for filing and campaigning.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-03-10: Referred to the Committee on House Rules
    • 2025-03-10: Reported from the Committee on House Rules
    • 2025-03-10: Committee recommended ought to be adopted
    • 2025-03-10: Adopted
    • 2025-03-10: Rules suspended
  • Status: Adopted by the House
  • Effective Date for Election: June 10, 2025

Potential Impact

  • The bill ensures a timely special election date for the Third Bristol District, enabling a prompt filling of the vacant seat in the Massachusetts General Court.
  • It triggers the administrative process for preparing and conducting the election on the specified date, aligning with existing statutory procedures for vacancies.

Notes

No additional fiscal or structural changes to election law are included in the bill beyond setting the election date.

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

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