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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill provides a local option for municipalities in Massachusetts to implement ranked choice voting in their municipal elections. It allows cities and towns to adopt ranked choice voting through voter approval, ordinance or by-law, or charter amendment. Ranked choice voting is a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference, and votes are tabulated in rounds using the single transferable vote method. The bill specifies various requirements for implementing ranked choice voting, such as how to calculate the winning threshold, eliminate candidates, transfer votes, and resolve ties. It also prohibits preliminary elections in municipalities that have adopted ranked choice voting and requires voter education campaigns. Municipalities can later choose to return to their prior voting method through a similar process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Becca Rausch (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
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/S433 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S433.pdf |
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