H 805
An Act clarifying the role of Governor’s Councillor on the ballot
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the title used on election ballots for Governor’s Councillors. Currently, the title may be unclear to voters. The bill aims to standardize and explicitly state the role of a Governor’s Councillor on the ballot, improving voter understanding of this unique election position. It seeks to ensure voters are informed about the specific office they are voting for.
Key provisions
- Specifies the title to be used on election ballots for Governor’s Councillors.
- Aims to improve voter clarity regarding the role of Governor’s Councillors.
- Addresses potential confusion about the office on the ballot.
- Ensures consistent and understandable terminology for this election position.
Who is affected
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Candidates for Governor’s Councillor
- Election officials in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Standardizes the title used on ballots for Governor’s Councillors.
- Addresses potential voter confusion regarding the role of these councillors.
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Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Mary S. Keefe
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Bill H.805 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying the role of Governor’s Councillor on the ballot
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to clarifying the title of Governor’s Councillor on election ballots. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Simon Cataldo , Carmine Lawrence Gentile Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.805
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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