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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 5577: An Act relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 5577 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5601.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5577) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by vote of the town) relative to the department of public works in the town of Barre. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donnie BerthiaumeCo-sponsorRepublicanHouse5th Worcester

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H5601
  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 12:00 PM-12:05 PM in A-1
  3. Senate concurred
  4. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source