Bill > H663

This bill aims to increase voting opportunities in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Allowing same-day voter registration on election day by providing proof of residency and making a written oath (Section 8). - Expanding early voting by mail and in-person, including mandating minimum weekend hours based on municipal population (Section 13). - Allowing municipalities to provide additional early in-person voting for local elections (Section 13). - Establishing advisory committees to study the implementation of accessible vote-by-mail and election day registration (Sections 20-21). - Moving the state primary to the third Tuesday in August, except when it conflicts with a religious holiday (Section 10). - Allowing election officials to appoint election officers without regard to party affiliation when there are staffing shortages (Section 11). - Allowing municipalities to consolidate polling places and streamline election administration in certain situations (Sections 12, 14-15). The bill is intended to expand access to voting and improve the administration of elections in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H663