Bill > H3918

This bill aims to reform the composition of the boards of registrars of voters. The key provisions are: 1. The boards of registrars of voters must be composed of members representing the two leading political parties and unaffiliated (unenrolled) voters, with no more than two members from the same political party or unenrolled designation, including the city or town clerk. 2. In towns, the selectmen or appointing authority must appoint members from lists submitted by the town committees of the leading political parties, and for unaffiliated members, they must choose a resident with an unaffiliated designation. 3. If a member subsequently affiliates with a political party, their seat is considered vacant and must be filled by another unaffiliated member. 4. The bill also establishes boards of election commissioners in cities (except Cambridge) and towns that accept this provision, with similar requirements for political party and unaffiliated representation. The overall goal is to ensure more balanced representation on the boards of registrars of voters and election commissioners, promoting fairness and transparency in the electoral process.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3918