Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4292: An Act amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trustees
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4292 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trustees. Primary sponsor: James Arena-DeRosa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4292) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) relative to appointment powers of the board of library trustees in the town of Hopkinton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor, Chapter 42 of the Acts of 2026
- Enacted and laid before the Governor
- Enacted
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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