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House 2028 - A message from His Excellency the Governor (under the provisions of Section 8 of Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the Constitution) recommending legislation relative to validating the proceedings of a special town election in the town of Hawley.

Bill Status

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

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  • 02/01/07 H Read and referred to the committee on Election Laws -HJ 76
  • 02/01/07 S Senate concurred -SJ 40
  • Public Hearing date Feb 6 pm at 1:00 in Room A-1
  • 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625

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