Bill > H597

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 50 of the General Laws to prohibit non-essential constructions or improvements to public roadways on days of primary and general elections. "Non-essential" is defined as not being necessary to address an immediate threat to public safety, and a "State election" refers to any election where a national, state, or county officer, or a district-wide elected regional district school committee member, is chosen. The bill specifically aims to prevent any construction or improvements that could impede, interrupt, obstruct, delay, or reroute normal traffic flow on election days, thereby ensuring smoother access for voters.