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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 municipal elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill gives municipalities the power to decide whether to reform their local elections, including the adoption of ranked-choice voting. It allows cities and towns to accept a new section of law that enables them to use ranked-choice voting for local elections, specifying the detailed rules and procedures for implementing it. The bill also allows municipalities to later revert to their prior voting method. Additionally, the bill extends voting rights to 16- and 17-year-old residents in cities and towns that accept this new provision.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Dylan Fernandes (D)*,
Andy Vargas (D)*,
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H725 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H725.pdf |
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