An Act relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury
This bill allows lawful permanent residents aged 18+ who live in Shutesbury to register to vote in local town meetings, elections, and serve on municipal boards after applying to the Town Clerk. It directly affects noncitizen residents living in Shutesbury, enabling their participation in town-level decisions. The law explicitly states it does not grant voting rights for state or federal offices or ballots. The Selectboard may create implementation rules, but the bill is limited to Shutesbury's local governance only.
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