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

HD 4898 — An Act relative to hybrid participation in representative town meeting

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

  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 21, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    0 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

By Representative Muratore of Plymouth and Senator Moran, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore, Susan L. Moran and others relative to hybrid participation in representative town meetings. 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 · 4 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (200)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 4898 do?
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth and Senator Moran, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore, Susan L. Moran and others relative to hybrid participation in representative town meetings. Election Laws.
Who sponsors HD 4898?
HD 4898 is sponsored by Mathew J. Muratore, Susan L. Moran, Kathleen R. LaNatra (Democrat), and Steven George Xiarhos (Republican).
What is the current status of HD 4898?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 21, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HD 4898?
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