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MA S377

Relative to election officers


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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 relative to election officers. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends sections of Massachusetts election law to change the requirements for election officers at polling places. It reduces the minimum number of election officers required, specifying that a polling place must have at least one warden, one clerk, two inspectors, and a ballot box inspector. The bill also establishes the responsibilities of the ballot box inspector to ensure that each voter casts their ballot into the ballot box before leaving the polling place. Additionally, the bill repeals section 83 of the existing law.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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