Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H824 — An Act relative to political designations

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

This bill addresses the rules around political designations.

The bill outlines regulations for political designations, potentially influencing how individuals or organizations identify politically. Its provisions aim to clarify existing rules concerning these designations.

Summary

An Act relative to political designations

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The bill modifies existing provisions in Chapter 50 of the General Laws regarding political designations and voter enrollment.

  • Section 1 of chapter 50

    fifty → five hundred

    This change increases the specified amount from fifty to five hundred.

  • Section 1 of Chapter 50

    If, after the expiration of two years from the date the political designation is approved, there are fewer than one quarter of one percent of the total number of registered voters enrolled in the designation, it shall be dissolved and any such voters enrolled shall be registered as “unenrolled.”

    This addition establishes a condition under which a political designation will be dissolved if its enrollment is below a certain threshold.

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

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H824 do?
An Act relative to political designations
Who sponsors H824?
H824 is sponsored by Paul J. Donato (Democrat).
What is the current status of H824?
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 H824?
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