H 849
An Act relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to improve the process of identifying and managing inactive voters in Massachusetts and to strengthen the administration of municipal censuses. It proposed establishing a clearer definition of an ‘inactive voter’ and requiring more frequent contact attempts with those voters. Furthermore, the bill sought to enhance data sharing between municipalities and the state’s election office to ensure accurate census counts. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Steven J. Ouellette
Steven Owens
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Bill H.849 194th (Current)
An Act relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration
By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Steven Owens relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenters: David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf , Steven Owens
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.849
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27) |
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