An Act increasing voter participation in primary elections
This bill establishes a special commission to study ways to increase voter participation in Massachusetts primary elections. The commission will investigate specific changes such as adopting a "Top Two Primary" system, modifying party convention rules, adjusting primary dates, and potentially eliminating the current party primary system. The group includes members from the state legislature, election officials, civic organizations, and representatives from eligible political parties. The commission is required to submit its findings and draft legislation recommendations to the state legislature within six months of the bill's enactment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Aug 22, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Apr 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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