An Act clarifying the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 5/13/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 AM in B-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 5/13/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 PM in B-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/30/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 |
| 4/13/2026 | House | House concurred |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 2/12/2026 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J40 | Suspend Rules | — |
| J10 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Notwithstanding section 567 of chapter 151 of the acts of 1996 or any other general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a Franklin Regional Council of Governments. The council shall act as the regional body politic and corporate for municipalities within Franklin county and any municipality that is granted membership by the council. The council shall operate in accordance with a charter pursuant to section 20 of chapter 34B of the General Laws.
Notwithstanding section 567 of chapter 151 of the acts of 1996 or any other general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a Franklin Regional Council of Governments. The council shall act as the regional body politic and corporate for municipalities within Franklin county and any municipality that is granted membership by the council. The council shall operate in accordance with a charter pursuant to section 20 of chapter 34B of the General Laws.