Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H836 — An Act expanding ballot access for regional school district votes

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill expands access to ballots for regional school district votes.

This legislation aims to make it easier for voters in regional school districts to access ballots. It addresses barriers that may prevent participation in school district elections.

Summary

An Act expanding ballot access for regional school district votes

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill updates the process for determining polling places and their operating hours in each town.

  • Section 16 of Chapter 71

    Section 16 (n) → "The number and location of the polling place, or places, in each town shall be determined by the district committee after consultation with the select board or city council thereof; and the hours during which all the polls in the district are open shall be uniform throughout the district and shall be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m."

    This change specifies that the district committee will determine polling places in consultation with local authorities and sets uniform polling hours.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H836 do?
An Act expanding ballot access for regional school district votes
Who sponsors H836?
H836 is sponsored by Richard M. Haggerty (Democrat).
What is the current status of H836?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H836?
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