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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 to establish a fund for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Special Election Guarantee Fund to be used, without further appropriation, for the reimbursement of cities and towns for the costs associated with any special primary or special election held to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. The fund will be credited with any unused compensation from any vacant office of a senator or representative, and may accept additional funding from other sources. Any balance in the fund at the end of a fiscal year will remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. The bill also amends existing law to provide that cities and towns holding such special elections shall be reimbursed for the associated costs from the Special Election Guarantee Fund.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H356 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H356.pdf |
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