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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.3160 189th (2015 - 2016)

An Act relative to election ballots

By Mr. Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3160) of Jerald A. Parisella and others that the word “veteran” be added to ballots of candidates who have honorably served in the armed forces. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Jerald A. Parisella

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith a veteran designation on ballots, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Petitioners

Name District/Address
Jerald A. Parisella 6th Essex
Brian M. Ashe 2nd Hampden
John V. Fernandes 10th Worcester
Jennifer E. Benson 37th Middlesex
Colleen M. Garry 36th Middlesex
Claire D. Cronin 11th Plymouth
Walter F. Timilty 7th Norfolk
Barbara A. L'Italien Second Essex and Middlesex
James B. Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester
Richard J. Ross Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex
Joan B. Lovely Second Essex
Paul Tucker 7th Essex

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