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MA H3856
Granting the City of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old
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Introduced
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
That the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill grants the City of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old. The bill establishes a separate voter registration list for these "local voters," who can vote in elections for local offices and local ballot questions. The board of election commissioners is authorized to create regulations, guidelines, and forms to implement the bill's purpose. If a local ballot question appears on a state election ballot, the board must print a separate ballot for the local ballot question at the city's expense. The City of Somerville is also authorized to pass ordinances to implement the bill's purpose, subject to the city charter. The bill explicitly states that it does not confer upon local voters the right to vote for any state or federal office or any state or federal ballot questions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
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/H3856 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3856.pdf |
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