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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to utilize the resources of the Department of Revenue to increase voter registration. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Chapter 51 of the General Laws, directs the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to actively increase voter registration by utilizing its existing resources, including its offices, personnel, mailings, and publications. The department is required to implement voter registration methods that are at least as comprehensive as those used by any other state agency or department whose main function is not voter registration, thereby leveraging the department's broad reach to encourage more citizens to register to vote.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H579 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H579 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H579.pdf |
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