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S 531

MA SENATE

An Act providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections

194th
Introduced by Mike Barrett, Simon Cataldo, Jo Comerford and 20 other co-sponsors

Bill S 531 allows Massachusetts municipalities to adopt ranked choice voting, enabling voters to rank candidates, enhancing representation and reducing spoiler effects.

Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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H 4170

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough

Marlborough Ward 7 vacancy filled by appointing the 2025 Ward 7 winner to serve the remainder of the term, bypassing a special election; takes effect immediately.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2025
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H 4651

MA HOUSE

An Act reducing the cost of attending college

194th
Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa, Marjorie Decker, Mindy Domb and 10 other co-sponsors

Creates an Open Educational Resource Trust Fund with grants and a no-cost digital textbooks pilot to lower college costs in Massachusetts, helping students and public colleges.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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