Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5611: An Act relative to the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5611 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 19, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Murray of Milford and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5611) of Brian W. Murray (by vote of the town) that the water and sewer commission of the town of Hopedale be authorized to be the appointing authority for all employees of the water and sewer department. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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
- 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 scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government