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MA H3650

MA H3650
Relative to local business owners voting in municipal elections


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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 authorize certain local business owners to vote in municipal elections. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts state law to allow certain local business owners to vote in municipal elections. Specifically, it would allow a city or town to provide voting rights in town meetings and municipal elections to any U.S. citizen aged 18 or older who is liable for at least $1,000 in taxes assessed by the city or town under Chapter 59, Section 11 of the state's General Laws. This would give some business owners, in addition to residents, the right to participate in local elections.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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