Massachusetts § 148 - Meetings; organization; record of proceedings
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 148 — Meetings; organization; record of proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 148. Meetings; organization; record of proceedings
Section 148. The persons chosen as presidential electors shall meet at the state house on the date fixed by federal law next following their election at three o'clock in the afternoon and organize by the choice of a presiding officer and secretary. The state secretary shall call the meeting to order, call the roll of electors, and preside until a presiding officer shall be chosen. The secretary of the electors shall keep a journal of their proceedings and deposit the same in the office of the state secretary, where it shall be recorded and filed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 148 cover?
Section 148 ("Meetings; organization; record of proceedings") 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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