An Act for safe, healthy and inclusive elections
By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Santiago of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Jon Santiago and Nika C. Elugardo relative to elections and voting. Election Laws.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenters:
- Jeffrey N. Roy , Jon Santiago
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to ensure forthwith that the commonwealth’s democratic processes remain fair, honest and orderly and to forthwith provide for an early voting program for the September 1, 2020 State Primary Election and the November 3, 2020 General Election, in order to promote political participation and protect voters health, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety, health and convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2020 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/13/2020 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 5/14/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/1/2020 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4762 |
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