MA H5396

Bill

Relative to preliminary election dates and filling vacancies in the offices of Mayor and Councillor in the city of Salem

Introduced
11/21/2022

In Committee
12/05/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to preliminary election dates and filling vacancies in the offices of mayor and councillor in the city of Salem. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill amends the laws governing preliminary election dates and filling vacancies in the offices of Mayor and Councillor in the city of Salem. Key provisions include: - Changing the timing of preliminary elections to be held on a Tuesday no less than 6 weeks but no more than 8 weeks before the regular election. - Updating language around nomination papers, ballot order, and other administrative details for the preliminary elections. - Clarifying the process for filling vacancies in the offices of Mayor and City Councillor, including provisions to allow a Councillor serving as acting Mayor to resume their Councillor role after the election of a new Mayor. - Specifying that a Councillor selected to fill an unexpired term shall not be considered an elected incumbent for election-related purposes. The bill aims to update and streamline the election processes in the city of Salem.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Joan Lovely (D)*, Paul Tucker (D)*,

Last Action

Amendment #1 (Garlick) adopted (on 12/19/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5396

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5396
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5396.pdf

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