H4096 — An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 allows residents aged 16 and older in Northampton to vote in local elections.
This legislation amends the city charter of Northampton to permit residents who are sixteen years old or older to participate in preliminary and city elections. This expansion of voting rights aims to include younger citizens in the electoral process.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families with teenagers can encourage their children to be involved in civic duties and local governance.
Summary
An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections
Bill Text
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The bill amends the voting qualifications to allow residents aged sixteen and older to vote in certain city elections.
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Chapter 277 of the Acts of 2012, article 8
QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING. Every resident of the city or, in the case of an election for ward councilor or ward school committee member, every resident of the ward, sixteen years of age or older, who is not otherwise disqualified from voting under state law, shall be qualified to vote in all preliminary elections, special elections and regular city elections
This adds a new article that establishes that residents aged sixteen and older are allowed to vote in specified city elections.
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Chapter 277 of the Acts of 2012, article 8-6
article 8-6→ article 8-7This renumbers article 8-6 to 8-7.
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Chapter 277 of the Acts of 2012, article 8-7
article 8-7→ article 8-8This renumbers article 8-7 to 8-8.
Sponsors
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H4096 do?
- An Act amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections
- Who sponsors H4096?
- H4096 is sponsored by Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H4096?
- 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 H4096?
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