H3919

Authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes local voting rights for lawful permanent residents in Leverett, Massachusetts.

The bill allows lawful permanent residents aged 18 and older residing in Leverett to register and vote in local town meetings, elections, and serve on municipal boards and committees. The Select Board of Leverett can create regulations to implement this change. Notably, this bill does not extend voting rights for state or federal offices or ballot questions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5253 (under House Rule 27)

Apr 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1

Apr 28, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order