An Act relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to require the preparation and use of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for state elections held in the town of Randolph, Massachusetts. The bill was initially petitioned by the town of Randolph and subsequently approved by the Senate and House. It aims to provide greater accessibility to voters who primarily speak Haitian Creole.
Key provisions
- Requires bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for Randolph elections.
- The bill originated from a petition by the town of Randolph.
- The bill was approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- The title of the bill was changed.
- The bill was read multiple times in both the Senate and House.
Who is affected
- Residents of Randolph, Massachusetts
- Voters in Randolph
- Individuals who speak Haitian Creole
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses the need for bilingual ballots in Randolph.
- It builds upon previous attempts to implement bilingual ballots in the town (H.4049, H.4963).
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Primary sponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
Cosponsor
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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