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MA H4885

Relative to ranked choice voting in the city of Northampton


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Introduced
06/16/2022
In Committee
07/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to ranked choice voting in the city of Northampton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill proposes to implement ranked choice voting in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts. It outlines the procedures for conducting ranked choice voting elections, including how votes are tabulated, how candidates are eliminated, and how the election threshold is calculated. The bill also requires the city clerk to establish procedures for the ranked choice voting process to ensure the integrity and smooth functioning of the elections. Finally, the bill includes a provision for the question of accepting the ranked choice voting amendment to be placed on the ballot for the voters to decide.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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