An Act authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the town of Leverett, Massachusetts, to grant voting rights to lawful permanent residents who live within its borders. Currently, lawful permanent residents are not automatically eligible to vote in local elections. This legislation seeks to expand access to the ballot box for this specific group of residents, based on a petition and local approval.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Leverett to provide voting rights to lawful permanent residents.
- The authorization is based on a petition and local approval from the town.
- The bill specifically targets lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett.
- It expands voting rights beyond those automatically granted to U.S. citizens.
Who is affected
- Lawful permanent residents of Leverett, MA
- The town of Leverett, MA
- Voters in Leverett, MA
Notable changes
- Currently, lawful permanent residents in Leverett do not have voting rights in local elections.
- This bill would create an exception to the general rule regarding voter eligibility.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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