Bill > S528

This bill enhances the jurisdiction of the state ballot law commission by modifying several sections of Massachusetts election law, specifically relating to presidential primary ballots. The bill expands the commission's authority to review and address objections to the placement of names on presidential primary ballots. It establishes a specific timeline for filing objections, allowing candidates or interested parties to challenge ballot placements by submitting complaints to the state secretary by 5:00 PM on the third business day after the secretary announces the order of names to be printed on the presidential primary ballot. The changes clarify and streamline the process for addressing potential ballot-related disputes, giving the state ballot law commission more explicit powers to review and potentially resolve issues concerning candidate placement on presidential primary ballots. These modifications aim to provide a more structured and transparent mechanism for managing potential challenges to ballot compositions during the presidential primary election process.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S528