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MA S497
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Barrett
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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
Full Bill Text
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