S 519
An Act for primary election reform
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Bill overview
This bill, S.519, proposes reforms to the primary election process in Massachusetts. It aims to address concerns and potentially modernize aspects of how primary elections are conducted. The specific details of the proposed changes are outlined in the bill’s text, which was referred to the committee on Election Laws and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- Addresses concerns regarding primary election reform.
- Referenced to the committee on Election Laws.
- House concurred with the bill.
- Scheduled for a hearing on June 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Candidates running in primary elections
- Election officials in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to reform primary election procedures.
- It is linked to a study order (S2567).
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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Bill S.519 194th (Current)
An Act for primary election reform
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 519) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for primary election 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.519
| 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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