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

H 784 — An Act authorizing the establishment of a special election guarantee fund

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H5026

  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 March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a fund for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. Election Laws.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H5026

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2021 from 12:00 PM-04:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

  • Shawn Dooley · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Shawn Dooley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 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 H 784 do?
By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a fund for special elections to fill vacancies in the offices of senator or representative in the General Court. Election Laws.
Who sponsors H 784?
H 784 is sponsored by Shawn Dooley.
What is the current status of H 784?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 784?
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