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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
Relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to change the voting procedures for presidential electors. The key provisions are: (1) One presidential elector shall be chosen from each congressional district, and two presidential electors shall be chosen at-large; and (2) Each at-large presidential elector shall cast their ballot for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates whose electors received the highest number of votes in the state, while each congressional district presidential elector shall cast their ballot for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates whose electors received the highest number of votes in their congressional district.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H700 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H700.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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