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MA H3140

Promoting political participation

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/04/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to payroll deductions for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote political participation by enabling employees to authorize voluntary payroll deductions to contribute to certified not-for-profit social welfare organizations and political action committees. It requires employers to deduct and remit these contributions, minus a reasonable administrative fee, upon written authorization from the employee. The bill also outlines the certification process for organizations to be eligible to receive these contributions, prohibits interference or retaliation by employers, and authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the law and adopt necessary regulations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (43)

Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Dan Cahill (D),  James Cantwell (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Linda Forry (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),  Carlos González (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Jonathan Hecht (D),  Paul Heroux (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Kay Khan (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  James Miceli (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Denise Provost (D),  Byron Rushing (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Frank Smizik (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  José Tosado (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Aaron Vega (D),  Chris Walsh (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
(8 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3140
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3140.pdf
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