S2567
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to election matters
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Election Laws to conduct an investigation and study of various current Senate documents related to election matters. The committee will examine petitions and accompanying bills addressing topics such as voter identification, vote by mail procedures, children’s voting rights, primary election dates, and transparency in election administration. The purpose of this study is to inform potential legislative action on these issues.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Joint Committee on Election Laws to investigate election-related documents.
- Cover petitions and accompanying bills related to election reforms.
- Address issues including voter identification, vote by mail, children’s voting rights, and primary election dates.
- Examine proposals for political party endorsement reform.
- Investigate measures to improve transparency in election administration.
- Consider legislation regarding municipal participation in elections.
- Review proposals to promote democracy in primary elections.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts voters
- Election officials in Massachusetts
- The Joint Committee on Election Laws
- Political parties in Massachusetts
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The order directs a broad investigation into existing election-related proposals.
- It encompasses a range of potential reforms impacting various aspects of the election process.
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Joint Committee on Election Laws
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Order S.2567 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to election matters
Senate, July 31, 2025 -- The committee on Election Laws, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the annual street listing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Jean Conway, for legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Robin Chen, for legislation to enable children’s right to vote; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 512) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 513) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish the state primary to the second Tuesday of May; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 518) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for political party endorsement reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for primary election reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 520) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2567).
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Election Laws Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2567
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Election Laws |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S501, S502, S508, S510, S512, S513, S518, S519, S520, S529 and S532 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 8/21/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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