An Act establishing vote by mail in 2020
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2654) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Adrian C. Madaro, Adam G. Hinds, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish vote by mail in 2020. Election Laws.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Rebecca L. Rausch
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to safeguard the right to vote during the unprecedented COVID-19 public health crisis, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/21/2020 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/21/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 4/23/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 4/30/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday June 26, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 5/11/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/11/2020 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/14/2020 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing |
| 6/1/2020 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4762 |
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