Bill > H710

This bill establishes a special commission, including members of the Massachusetts General Court (state legislature), to investigate ways to increase voter participation in primary elections. The commission will specifically look into implementing a "Top Two Primary system" (a system where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation), as well as explore changes to party convention rules, primary election dates, and the elimination of the current party primary election system. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature within six months of the bill's enactment.