Bill > H805

This bill seeks to clarify the title of "Governor's Councillor" on election ballots by amending two sections of Massachusetts election law (Chapter 54). Specifically, the bill adds the words "governor's" in specific sections of the law to explicitly reference the Governor's Council, a unique Massachusetts governmental body that provides advice and consent on certain gubernatorial appointments and performs other advisory functions. The changes involve inserting the term "governor's" in Section 43A and two instances in Section 150 of Chapter 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which appear to relate to ballot formatting and candidate listings. While the bill's language is technically brief, its practical effect is to ensure that "Governor's Councillor" is consistently and clearly labeled on election ballots, potentially improving voter understanding of this particular elected position. The Governor's Council is a historical body in Massachusetts that dates back to the colonial era and continues to play an advisory role in state government.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H805