H815

Relative to town committee elections and membership

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H815 amends town committee election rules, ensuring at least three members per ward and town, and sets term limits and membership.

Massachusetts H815 modifies the election process for town committees, stipulating that each ward and town must elect at least three members during biennial state elections and presidential primaries. The ward or town committee must notify the state secretary of the number of members to be elected by August 1 of the preceding year. If a committee fails to set the number or notify the secretary, the previous number of members stands. Members serve two-year terms, ending 30 days after the next biennial state elections or presidential primaries.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5311 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

Jun 10, 2025

House

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