S 435 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act promoting democracy in primary elections

This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to adjust the scheduling of primary elections and town meetings. It sets specific dates for state primaries in June, presidential primaries in March, and allows towns to hold their own elections on the same day as a presidential primary if they use a separate ballot. Additionally, the legislation permits towns and districts to reschedule local elections or meetings that fall within thirty days of a presidential primary to a date between February and May. The state secretary is also required to publish primary dates by February 1st each year through various notification methods.
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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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
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