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MA H853
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 51, Section 18 of Massachusetts General Laws governing the appointment of local boards of registrars of voters
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Requires board membership to represent the two leading political parties as well as unenrolled (independent) voters, expanding beyond the current two-party requirement
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Limits any single political party or designation to a maximum of 2 members on the board, including the city or town clerk
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Exempts city or town clerks from the requirement to be enrolled in a political party
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Filed by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (32nd Middlesex) on 1/17/2025; similar legislation was introduced in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 3918
Legislative Description
Reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
6/10/2025