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MA S522

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 51, Section 18 of Massachusetts General Laws governing the appointment of local boards of registrars of voters
  • Requires board membership to represent the two leading political parties and unenrolled voters as nearly as possible
  • Prohibits any single political party or political designation from holding more than 2 seats on the board, including the city or town clerk position
  • Exempts city or town clerks from the requirement to be enrolled in a political party
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 427

Legislative Description

Relative to the board of registrars

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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