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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 filing of vacancies of certain nominated candidates for public office. Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to address vacancies that occur due to the ineligibility or death of nominated candidates for certain public offices. Specifically, it outlines that if a vacancy occurs due to a candidate's ineligibility, the new nominee's name shall be placed on the ballot if practicable. If a vacancy occurs due to a candidate's death for certain high-level offices like Governor or US Congress, the deceased candidate's name shall remain on the ballot and any votes cast for them shall be counted, with the office being filled in the event of a successful posthumous election. The bill aims to ensure continued elected representation even in the event of a nominee's ineligibility or death.
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/H2903 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2903.pdf |
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