Massachusetts S3186 amends election laws to align with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensure faithful presidential electors.
Massachusetts S3186 amends state election laws to conform with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022, ensuring uniform and faithful presidential electors. The bill modifies the process for appointing substitute electors if a vacancy occurs, mandates the execution of a pledge by substitute electors, and outlines procedures for the state secretary to handle and transmit certificates of ascertainment. It also specifies the consequences for electors who fail to vote or vote in violation of their pledge.
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