S 426 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill requires members of Massachusetts political party committees at the state, city, and town levels to take a public oath or affirmation pledging to follow the state constitution and election laws. The oath must be administered by a local official, such as a city clerk or election board chair, during an organizing meeting after the member is elected or appointed. A written record of the oath, including signatures from both the official and the person taking it, must be kept on file with the Secretary of State. The legislation aims to increase transparency and ensure that individuals involved in selecting public election officials formally commit to upholding electoral regulations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Election Laws
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
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Fifth Middlesex