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MA H673

MA H673
Relative to town committee elections and membership


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to town committee elections and membership. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 52 of the Massachusetts General Laws to update the provisions related to town committee elections and membership. The key changes are: (1) it specifies that only individuals who have enrolled in a political party by the 90th day prior to the filing deadline, or are newly registered voters in that party, can be elected to the ward or town committees; (2) it removes any limit on the number of committee members that can be elected, as long as the number is at least three per ward or town; and (3) it clarifies that members who change their residence or party affiliation during their term will no longer be eligible to serve on the committee.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4733 (on 07/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H673
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H673.pdf
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