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MA S45

MA S45
Regulating preliminary elections in the city of Gloucester


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Introduced
04/13/2015
In Committee
09/08/2015
Crossed Over
04/04/2016
Passed
04/07/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/15/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to amend the Gloucester city charter. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends the charter of the city of Gloucester to change the timing of preliminary elections, which are held to nominate candidates for regular or special municipal elections. Instead of being held on the fifth Tuesday before a regular city election, these preliminary elections will now be held no later than the sixth Tuesday before either a regular or special municipal election. The specific date for each preliminary election will be determined by a vote of the City Council, which must take place no later than sixty days before the chosen preliminary election date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 80 of the Acts of 2016 (on 04/15/2016)

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