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MA S426

MA S426
To improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the fairness and public transparency of individuals who interact with election officials in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It proposes requiring members of Massachusetts political party state committees, city ward committees, city committees, and town committees to take a sworn oath or affirmation affirming their commitment to faithfully following the Constitution and laws, including electoral laws and regulations. The oath or affirmation would be administered by local officials, such as city or town clerks, at the committee members' organizing meetings. This is intended to enhance the integrity and transparency of the electoral process by ensuring that political party officials involved in elections are officially committed to upholding relevant laws and regulations.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2655 (on 02/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S426
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S426.pdf
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