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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth as an election officer. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 9 of the General Laws to state that if the Secretary of the Commonwealth is a candidate for a constitutional office other than the Secretary, they shall be considered disabled from performing their official duties as the elections officer of the Commonwealth. This provision aims to address potential conflicts of interest or perceived impartiality when the Secretary of the Commonwealth is also a candidate for another elected position.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H706 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H706.pdf |
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