Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2197 — An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The bill updates procedures for municipal meetings and local elections.

This bill aims to modernize the processes involved in municipal meetings and local elections. It adjusts rules to improve efficiency and accessibility.

Summary

An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections

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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 S2197 do?
An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections
Who sponsors S2197?
S2197 is sponsored by Jacob R. Oliveira (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2197?
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 S2197?
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