Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

S 387 — Resolutions calling on Congress to abolish the Electoral College and allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2399

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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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 387) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Barrett, Lori A. Ehrlich, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for the adoption of resolutions calling on Congress to abolish the Electoral College and allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States. Election Laws.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2399

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/12/2017 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 193 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Eric P. Lesser

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (193)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 387 do?
By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by resolution, Senate, No. 387) of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Barrett, Lori A. Ehrlich, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for the adoption of resolutions calling on Congress to abolish the Electoral College and allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States. Election Laws.
Who sponsors S 387?
S 387 is sponsored by Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Lori A. Ehrlich, Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Jonathan Hecht, Barbara A. L'Italien, Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), and Kay Khan.
What is the current status of S 387?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 S 387?
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