Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S497 — An Act clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

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

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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  • Section 43A of chapter 54

    governor’s

    This change adds the term 'governor's' after 'congressman' in the mentioned section.

  • Section 150 of chapter 54

    governor’s

    This change adds the term 'governor's' after 'each,' in the specified line.

  • Section 150 of chapter 54

    governor’s

    This change adds the term 'governor's' after 'one,' in the specified line.

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S497 do?
An Act clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot
Who sponsors S497?
S497 is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett (Democrat).
What is the current status of S497?
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 S497?
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