MA S400

Bill

To remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change "unenrolled" to "Unaffiliated"

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and to change unenrolled to independent. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to remove unfair incumbent advantage from the ballot and change the term "unenrolled" to "Unaffiliated" in election laws. Specifically, it amends various sections of Chapters 53 and 54 of the Massachusetts General Laws to replace the term "unenrolled" with "Unaffiliated" when referring to voters who are not enrolled in a political party. Additionally, the bill strikes provisions that allow for the designation of incumbents on ballots, ensuring a more level playing field for all candidates.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2399 (on 04/04/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S400

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S400
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S400.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1778	Relative to underground infrastructure	Accompanied a study order, see H4651	Similar To
H377	To promote better voting practices	Accompanied a study order, see H4252	Similar To
H460	Resolve to protect and preserve family camping in Massachusetts	Accompanied a new draft, see S2230	Similar To
S2336	Protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service	New draft substituted, see S2610	Similar To
S2399	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to election laws issues	Reported (in part) by S2069	Replaced by
S314	Ensuring charter school integrity	Accompanied a study order, see S2428	Similar To
S445	Relative to Sunday hunting	Accompanied a new draft, see S2463	Similar To
S798	To expand intensive parole supervision	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To
S970	To regulate skimming devices	Accompanied a study order, see S2313	Similar To

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