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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.497 194th (Current)

An Act clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael J. Barrett
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Rules

S497 (Governor's Councillor) Summary

Currently, when people vote in elections, the position of governor’s councillor -- a member of the Governor’s Council which approves or disapproves of gubernatorial actions like appointments and pardons -- is listed as “Councillor.” The bill clarifies, on ballots, the position voters are voting on by ensuring that the role is listed as “Governor’s Councillor” rather than “Councillor.”
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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