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MA S441

MA S441
To fairly fund early voting


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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 fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill aims to fairly fund early voting procedures and operations in Massachusetts. It proposes to amend the state's election laws by requiring the Commonwealth to fully reimburse cities and towns for the costs incurred in conducting mandated early voting. The bill also allows municipalities to establish an Early Voting Reimbursement Fund to hold the reimbursements, which can carry forward for one fiscal year. The Secretary of State will be responsible for approving the reimbursements to be paid by the state treasurer annually.

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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/S441
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S441.pdf
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