Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H827 — An Act relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors

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    Introduced
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The bill modifies the voting procedures for presidential electors.

This bill changes how presidential electors cast their votes. It aims to update the process for better clarity and efficiency.

Summary

An Act relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors

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The bill amends the procedure for selecting presidential electors in Massachusetts by defining the method of their selection and organizing their meetings.

  • Chapter 53, Section 8

    One presidential elector shall be chosen from each congressional district, and two presidential electors shall be chosen at-large.

    This change establishes a system for selecting one elector from each congressional district and two at-large electors.

  • Chapter 54, Section 148

    The persons chosen as presidential electors shall meet at the state house on the date fixed by federal law next following their election and organize by the choice of a presiding officer and secretary. → The persons chosen as presidential electors shall meet at the state house on the date fixed by federal law next following their election at three o’clock in the afternoon and organize by the choice of a presiding officer and secretary.

    This change specifies the time of the meeting of the presidential electors.

  • Chapter 54, Section 148

    The state secretary shall call the meeting to order, call the roll of electors, and preside until a presiding officer shall be chosen. → The state secretary shall call the meeting to order, call the roll of electors, and preside until a presiding officer shall be chosen.

    This text is retained without changes.

  • Chapter 54, Section 148

    The secretary of the electors shall keep a journal of their proceedings and deposit the same in the office of the state secretary, where it shall be recorded and filed. → The secretary of the electors shall keep a journal of their proceedings and deposit the same in the office of the state secretary, where it shall be recorded and filed.

    This text is retained without changes.

  • Chapter 54, Section 148

    Each at-large presidential elector shall cast his ballot for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates whose electors received the highest number of votes in the state. Each congressional district presidential elector shall cast his ballot for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates whose electors received the highest number of votes in his congressional district.

    This change defines how each type of elector is to cast their ballot.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H827 do?
An Act relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors
Who sponsors H827?
H827 is sponsored by Paul K. Frost (Republican).
What is the current status of H827?
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 H827?
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