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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 increasing voter participation in primary elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study ways to increase voter participation in primary elections. The commission will specifically look into implementing a "Top Two Primary system," as well as examine party convention rules, primary election dates, and the elimination of the current party primary election system. The commission will include members from the state legislature, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, local election officials, and representatives from political parties. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the legislature within six months of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H697 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H697.pdf |
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