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

S 17 — Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution specifying the method of apportioning the General Court

Last action — Placed on file, in concurrence

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 22, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Brownsberger (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 17) of Walter Ziobro for a legislative amendment to the Constitution specifying the method of apportioning the General Court. Election Laws.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on file, in concurrence

  2. Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Walter Ziobro

Not signed on (202)

202 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 17 do?
By Mr. Brownsberger (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 17) of Walter Ziobro for a legislative amendment to the Constitution specifying the method of apportioning the General Court. Election Laws.
Who sponsors S 17?
S 17 is sponsored by William N. Brownsberger (Democrat) and Walter Ziobro.
What is the current status of S 17?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 22, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 17?
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