S 518
An Act for political party endorsement reform
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to reform how political parties in Massachusetts select their candidates. Currently, party endorsements are often made by a small group of party leaders, limiting the ability of voters to influence who runs for office. The proposed legislation aims to increase transparency and broaden the process of candidate selection within each political party.
Key provisions
- Requires political parties to establish a more open and transparent process for candidate endorsements.
- Expands the pool of individuals involved in the endorsement process.
- May include provisions for voter input or public hearings during the endorsement process.
- Focuses on ensuring fairness and inclusivity in candidate selection.
Who is affected
- Political parties in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts voters
- Candidates for political office in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing, largely opaque, process for political party endorsements.
- It seeks to shift power away from a small group of party leaders and towards a broader electorate.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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Bill S.518 194th (Current)
An Act for political party endorsement reform
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 518) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for political party endorsement reform. Election Laws.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis (By Request)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.518
| 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 | Accompanied a study order, see S2567 |
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