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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.4769 191st (2019 - 2020)

An Act authorizing remote participation at representative town meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency

By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to authorizing remote participation at representative town meetings due to the COVID-19 emergency. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Bill Information

Presenters:
Michelle L. Ciccolo , Tommy Vitolo

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect both public health and the viability of town meetings in the face of the state, national, and global public health emergencies existing as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and convenience.

Displaying 0 House Amendment

The House has not filed any amendments for this bill or has yet to receive this bill from the other branch.

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