Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 I · 1 D cosponsors

HD 1506 — An Act authorizing persons sixteen years of age or older to vote in town elections in the town of Wendell

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Election Laws

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 I · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize persons sixteen years of age or older to vote in town elections in the town of Wendell. Election Laws.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Election Laws

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 1506 do?
By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize persons sixteen years of age or older to vote in town elections in the town of Wendell. Election Laws.
Who sponsors HD 1506?
HD 1506 is sponsored by Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled) and Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 1506?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 1506?
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