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MA H832
Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill amends the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow resident non-citizens to vote in preliminary and city elections. Specifically, it inserts a new article 8-6 that states "Every resident of the city or, in the case of an election for ward councilor or ward school committee member, every resident of the ward, whether a citizen or noncitizen, who is not otherwise disqualified from voting under state law, shall be qualified to vote in all preliminary elections, special elections and regular city elections." The existing articles 8-6 and 8-7 are then renumbered to 8-7 and 8-8, respectively. The bill takes effect upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5026 (on 09/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H832 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H832.pdf |
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