Report of the special joint committee on initiative petitions on the initiative petition of danielle susan allen and others for the passage of an act to implement all-party state primaries (see house, no. 5003).
Report of the Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions on the Initiative Petition of Danielle Susan Allen and Others for the Passage of an Act to Implement All-Party State Primaries (See House, No. 5003).
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This report, stemming from House Bill 5003, analyzes an initiative petition seeking to change Massachusetts’ primary election system to an all-party system. The Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions is reviewing the petition and providing recommendations to the legislature. The report essentially serves as a study of the proposed change to the state’s primary elections.
Key provisions
- The report examines the initiative petition to implement all-party state primaries.
- It assesses the potential impact of such a change on the state’s political landscape.
- The committee will consider the petition’s arguments and potential consequences.
- The report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the proposed legislation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts voters
- Political candidates
- Political parties
- The Massachusetts Legislature
Notable changes
- The proposal seeks to change the current primary election system.
- It would allow candidates from all political parties to compete in the same primary elections.
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Cosponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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