An Act increasing voter participation in primary elections

HD 1977 establishes a 10-member commission to study ways to increase voter participation in Massachusetts primary elections. The commission includes legislative leaders, election officials, advocacy groups, and representatives from major political parties. It will specifically examine implementing a "Top Two Primary system," party nomination rules, primary election dates, and potential changes to the current primary election structure. The commission must submit its findings and any recommended legislation to the state legislature within six months of the bill's passage. This bill itself does not change voting rules but creates a process to study potential reforms.