An Act authorizing ranked choice voting for local elections in the city of Salem
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Latest action
- Sep 15
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What it does
By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5584) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to use ranked choice voting for local elections in said city. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Massachusetts.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
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