S 535
An Act to fairly fund early voting
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that early voting is adequately funded in Massachusetts. Currently, funding for early voting may be insufficient, potentially limiting access for voters. The legislation seeks to address this by establishing a more equitable financial structure for early voting initiatives. It intends to improve the accessibility and availability of early voting options for all eligible voters.
Key provisions
- Provides for funding for early voting programs.
- Aims to ensure sufficient resources are available for early voting.
- Supports the expansion of early voting opportunities.
- Focuses on equitable distribution of funding for early voting.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Voters
- Election Officials
- Political Campaigns
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Bruce E. Tarr
Jason M. Lewis
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.535 194th (Current)
An Act to fairly fund early voting
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 535) of Bruce E. Tarr, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.535
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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