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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
05/05/2016
05/05/2016
Crossed Over
04/25/2016
04/25/2016
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition of Jerald A. Parisella and others that the word “veteran” be added to ballots of candidates who have honorably served in the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing election laws by adding the word "veteran" to the ballots next to the names of candidates who have honorably served in the armed forces, provided the candidate requests this designation. This change would apply to candidates running for state, city, or town offices and would use the definition of "veteran" found in section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws, which generally refers to individuals who have served in the active military, naval, or air service and have been separated under honorable conditions.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Jerry Parisella (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
John Fernandes (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 05/05/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3160 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3160.pdf |
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