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House 655 - Petition filed at the request of William C. Brown that cities and towns be authorized to place before the voters a question on re-acceptance of the community preservation law.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625

Sponsor:

  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Election Laws
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Sep 19 pm at 1:00 in Room A-2
  • 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625

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