S.2937

Resolve further regulating town elections in the town of Canton

Introduced·2/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to study synchronizing municipal and statewide elections in Canton, Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of synchronizing municipal and statewide elections in Canton, Massachusetts. The commission will examine the current process for holding town elections and provide recommendations to the General Court. The commission will include representatives from the state legislature, the town of Canton, and various state and local election policy experts. The commission's report will include recommendations on ballot access, costs, and consistency with state and local laws.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Mar 30

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Feb 9

Senate

Reported from the committee on Election Laws

Feb 9

Senate

New draft of S2605