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MA H652

Authorizing the establishment of a special election guarantee fund


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a fund for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Special Election Guarantee Fund to reimburse cities and towns for the costs associated with any special primary or special election held to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. The fund will be credited with any unused compensation from any vacant office of a senator or representative, and may receive additional funding through other methods approved by the General Court. Any balance in the fund at the end of a fiscal year will remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years, and no expenditure from the fund can cause it to become deficient during a fiscal year.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4403 (on 02/10/2020)

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