An Act amending chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 and establishing a board of election commissioners in the city of Salem
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a board of election commissioners specifically for the city of Salem, Massachusetts. It amends existing election laws to create this new body. The legislation was approved by the mayor and city council of Salem before being submitted to the General Court. The bill has undergone several stages of review and approval within the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Board of Election Commissioners for the city of Salem.
- Amends Chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 to reflect the new board.
- Requires local approval from the mayor and city council of Salem.
- Designates the committee on Election Laws to oversee the board's operations.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Election Laws.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 13, 2025.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House committee.
Who is affected
- City of Salem, Massachusetts
- Voters in Salem
- The City Council of Salem
- The Mayor of Salem
- Election officials in Salem
Notable changes
- Creates a new, specifically-designed election board for Salem.
- Requires local government approval for the board's establishment.
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