Massachusetts § 43 - Submission of proposed measure to voters

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 43 — Submission of proposed measure to voters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 43. Submission of proposed measure to voters

Section 43. The city council may, of its own motion, and shall, upon request of the school committee if a measure originates with that committee and pertains to the affairs under its administration, submit to a vote of the registered voters of the city for adoption or rejection at a general or special city election any proposed measure, or a proposition for the repeal or amendment of any measure, in the same manner and with the same force and effect as are hereby provided for submission on petition.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 43

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 43 cover?

Section 43 ("Submission of proposed measure to voters") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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