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An Act fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security

Reported by Senate Committee on Ways and Means  ·  39 cosponsors  ·  192nd General Court  ·  the legislature's own page

S2545  ·  Bill

41 actions

In the order the legislature recorded them.

DateBranchAction
2021-09-30SenateReported from the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2021-09-30SenateRecommended new draft for S459
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #42 (Tarr) rejected -see Roll Call #88 (Yeas 3 to Nays 35)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #8 (Chang-Diaz) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #9 (Chang-Diaz) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #10 (Chang-Diaz) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #11 (Chang-Diaz) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #13 (Cyr) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #14 (Comerford) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #16 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #17 (Rausch) rejected -see Roll Call #89 (Yeas 13 to Nays 25)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #18 (Rausch) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #19 (Rausch) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #20 (Chang-Diaz) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #21 (Rausch) rejected -see Roll Call #90 (Yeas 7 to Nays 31)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #22 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #23 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #25 (Eldridge) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #24 (Fattman) adopted -see Roll Call #91 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #26 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #27 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #28 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #29 (Gobi) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #30 (Gobi) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #31 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #32 (Rausch) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #33 (Rausch) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #35 (Rausch) adopted -see Roll Call #92 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #37 (Tarr) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #38 (Feeney) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #44 (Tarr) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #47 (Tarr) rejected
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #2 (Lovely) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #5 (Velis) adopted -see Roll Call #93 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #4 (Rausch) rejected -see Roll Call #94 (Yeas 12 to Nays 26)
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #15 (Comerford) adopted
2021-10-06SenateAmendment #36 (Rodrigues) adopted
2021-10-06SenateSubstituted, as amended, as a new draft for S459
2021-10-06SenateOrdered to a third reading
2021-10-06SenateRead third
2021-10-06SenateReprinted, as amended, see S2554

7 recorded votes

WhenChamberRoll callQuestionTally
2021-10-06 15:24SenateNo. 88Question on adoption of the amendment 423–35
2021-10-06 16:07SenateNo. 89Question on adoption of the amendment 1713–25
2021-10-06 16:24SenateNo. 90Question on adoption of the amendment 217–31
2021-10-06 17:04SenateNo. 91Question on adoption of the amendment 2438–0
2021-10-06 17:34SenateNo. 92Question on adoption of the amendment 3538–0
2021-10-06 18:08SenateNo. 93Question on adoption of the amendment 538–0
2021-10-06 18:25SenateNo. 94Question on adoption of the amendment 412–26

47 amendments filed

23 rejected  ·  13 adopted  ·  11 withdrawn

No.TitleMoved byOutcome
Senate 1Protecting ballot access for eligible incarcerated peopleAdam G. HindsAdopted
Senate 2Electioneering during early and absentee votingJoan B. LovelyAdopted
Senate 3Withdrawn
Senate 4Paid time off for votingRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 5Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee VotingJohn C. VelisAdopted
Senate 6Withdrawn
Senate 7Withdrawn
Senate 8Protecting and Ensuring Voter RegistrationSonia Chang-DiazRejected
Senate 9Inclusive Access to Democracy for Every Eligible VoterSonia Chang-DiazRejected
Senate 10Encouring and Providing Access to Democracy for Younger VotersSonia Chang-DiazRejected
Senate 11Providing Access for Transliterated Ballots Sonia Chang-DiazRejected
Senate 12Withdrawn
Senate 13Early Voting Ballot Application DeadlineJulian CyrAdopted
Senate 14Parity for municipalities without tabulatorsJoanne M. ComerfordAdopted
Senate 15Manageable early in-person voting requirements for small towns Joanne M. ComerfordAdopted
Senate 16Ensuring Compliance with Mandated ERIC EnrollmentRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 17Ensuring Access to Ballot Drop BoxesRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 18Ensuring Election Day Registration in All ElectionsRebecca L. RauschAdopted
Senate 19Ensuring Vote By Mail Access in Municipal Elections Rebecca L. RauschAdopted
Senate 20Voting Rights Disclosure to DefendantsSonia Chang-DiazRejected
Senate 21Providing for Temporary and Permanent Mail Voting Status Rebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 22Advancing the Primary Date and Enhancing Vote By MailRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 23Sufficient Vote by Mail Ballot Return TimeRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 24Election SafeguardsRyan C. FattmanAdopted
Senate 25Automatic Voter Registration of Released PrisonersJames B. EldridgeRejected
Senate 26Online Vote By Mail Portal for All ElectionsRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 27Timely Delivery of Vote By Mail Materials Rebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 28Permitting Vote By Mail Ballots to be Returned to Regular Polling PlacesRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 29Election Day Registration Anne M. GobiRejected
Senate 30Automatic Voter RegistrationAnne M. GobiRejected
Senate 31Ensuring Access to Polling Places for Younger VotersRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 32Mandating Elections Infrastructure Necessary to Implement Election Day RegistrationRebecca L. RauschRejected
Senate 33Consistency in Police Details at All Voting LocationsRebecca L. RauschAdopted
Senate 34Withdrawn
Senate 35Comprehensive Public Awareness CampaignRebecca L. RauschAdopted
Senate 36Corrective AmendmentMichael J. RodriguesAdopted
Senate 37Protecting elections Bruce E. TarrRejected
Senate 38Administration of Early Vote By MailPaul R. FeeneyAdopted
Senate 39Withdrawn
Senate 40Withdrawn
Senate 41Withdrawn
Senate 42Increase voter participation and strengthen election integrity Bruce E. TarrRejected
Senate 43Withdrawn
Senate 44Voter identificationBruce E. TarrRejected
Senate 45Withdrawn
Senate 46Withdrawn
Senate 47Registration time frameBruce E. TarrRejected

Cosponsors

In the order filed.

Every action here is as the legislature published it. A bill that drew no recorded vote is the ordinary case: the House records roughly 150 a year.