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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to early voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow for early voting in municipal elections that are not held concurrently with statewide biennial elections. The bill requires approval by the local legislative body and acceptance by voters through a ballot question. It establishes an "early voting period" during which qualified voters can cast their ballots for municipal elections, even if those elections do not coincide with state-level elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Mike Barrett (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
John Scibak (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2399 (on 04/04/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S366 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S366.pdf |
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