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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
Relative to the duties of the State Secretary for elections held during emergencies situations. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill grants the Secretary of State the authority to regulate elections in emergency situations, including when the governor or a federal agency declares a state of emergency or disaster. The bill allows the Secretary to postpone or extend the qualifying periods for candidates seeking municipal, county, or statewide office, as well as postpone the date of any primary, special primary, election, or special election. The bill also requires the Secretary to adopt an elections emergency contingency plan that provides procedures for state and local elections officials to follow when an election has been suspended or delayed, and for the release and certification of election returns under such circumstances.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
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/H2101 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2101.pdf |
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