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MA H830

Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years or age or older to vote in preliminary and city


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years or age or older 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 residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections, as long as they are not otherwise disqualified from voting under state law. The bill also renumbers existing articles 8-6 and 8-7 to 8-7 and 8-8, respectively. This change to the city's charter will take effect upon passage of the bill.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5284 (on 09/26/2022)

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