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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 special election scheduling. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 54 of the General Laws to change the scheduling of special elections to fill vacancies in elected municipal offices, as well as vacancies in the offices of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, district attorney, clerk of the courts, register of probate, sheriff, county treasurer, register of deeds, and county commissioner. The bill specifies that voting to fill these vacancies shall occur on the day of the next general municipal or state election called pursuant to existing law, whichever comes first. The bill also provides for temporary appointments to fill certain vacancies until the elected official is chosen.
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/H3602 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3602.pdf |
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