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MA H815
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cusack
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 52 of the General Laws to allow ward and town committee elections at both biennial state elections and presidential primaries, expanding from the current system
- Requires candidates to have enrolled in the party at least 90 days before the filing deadline, or be newly registered voters who have not been enrolled in another party during the preceding year
- Sets committee member terms at two years, ending 30 days after the next biennial state election or presidential primary
- Removes limits on the maximum number of ward and town committee members, requiring only a minimum of three members per ward or town
- Requires committees to notify the state secretary of the number of members to be elected by August 1st of the year preceding the election
Legislative Description
Relative to town committee elections and membership
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/10/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Laws2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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