H847
An Act relative to election laws
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify and expand the information provided to voters by the State Secretary regarding election-related matters. Specifically, it seeks to ensure voters have access to comprehensive details about election processes and procedures. The bill intends to improve voter transparency and understanding of their rights and responsibilities. It builds upon previous efforts to protect voter information and enhance election integrity.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Secretary to provide voters with more detailed information about election laws.
- Expands the scope of information provided to include procedures and deadlines.
- Aims to enhance voter understanding of election processes.
- Addresses potential gaps in current voter information dissemination.
Who is affected
- Voters
- The State Secretary's office
- Election officials
Notable changes
- Focuses on increasing the comprehensiveness of voter information provided by the State Secretary.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kelly W. Pease
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.847 194th (Current)
An Act relative to election laws
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 847) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to voter information provided by the State Secretary. Election Laws.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.847
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27) |
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