H4189
An Act relative to the implementation of elements of the charter for the city known as the town of Amherst
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to implement ranked choice voting in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. It’s a joint petition from Representative Domb and Senator Comerford, with approval from the town council, aiming to change the way Amherst residents vote. The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws and subsequently concurred in by the Senate, indicating progress towards potential implementation.
Key provisions
- Establishes ranked choice voting in Amherst.
- Requires town council approval for implementation.
- Introduced by Representative Domb and Senator Comerford.
- Related to election laws in Amherst.
- Followed a study order (H.5253).
Who is affected
- Residents of Amherst, Massachusetts
- Amherst Town Council
- Elections officials in Amherst
Notable changes
- Would introduce ranked choice voting, a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Bill H.4189 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the implementation of elements of the charter for the city known as the town of Amherst
By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4189) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the town council) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Amherst. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Mindy Domb , Joanne M. Comerford City/Town: Amherst (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4189
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 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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