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MA S379

MA S379
Relative to election officers


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to election officers. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing election laws to change the required number and roles of election officers at polling places, specifically reducing the number of deputy wardens and deputy clerks while introducing a "ballot box inspector" role. It also clarifies that inspectors overseeing the voting list and the ballot box must belong to different political parties and mandates that the ballot box inspector confirm each voter has cast their ballot before leaving the precinct. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 83 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, which likely contained outdated provisions regarding election officer staffing.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4134 (on 03/30/2016)

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