Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5599: An Act extending the timeframe for filing citizen referendum petitions in the town of Bridgewater
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5599 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act extending the timeframe for filing citizen referendum petitions in the town of Bridgewater. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- New draft of H5544
- Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government