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MA H2084

MA H2084
Relative to accessibility and preservation of write in voting records


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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

Relative to accessibility and preservation of write-in voting records. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 54 of the General Laws to require city or town clerks to maintain a record of all votes cast in elections, including the names and tally of recipients of write-in votes. The bill requires the clerks to retain such records and make the names of write-in vote recipients available upon request, either by providing a copy for a reasonable fee or allowing the requestor to examine and copy the names under the clerk's supervision.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4252 (on 02/28/2018)

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