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MA S497

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barrett

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 54 of Massachusetts General Laws to add "governor's councillor" to ballot designation requirements alongside other offices like congressman
  • Modifies Section 43A and Section 150 to ensure governor's councillor positions are properly identified on election ballots
  • Filed by Senator Michael J. Barrett (Third Middlesex) on January 16, 2025, with 5 co-sponsors
  • Similar legislation was previously filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 406
  • Referred to the Election Laws committee for consideration

Legislative Description

Clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

7/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules7/31/2025
Election Laws2/27/2025

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