QUESTION 1: Expanding the Public Records Law

This would make most records held by the Legislature (your state-level representatives and senators) part of the public record, except for communications between people reaching out to their legislator for help and documents related to the development of public policy. 

QUESTION 2: Bargaining for CPCS Employees

Employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) may engage in collective bargaining with their employer. After completing a collective bargaining agreement, CPCS would be required to request the funding from the Governor’s office. 

QUESTION 3: Primary Elections

Currently during the state primaries, you have to select a ballot according to a political party. The proposed law would eliminate this.

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QUESTION 4: Election Day Registration

Eligible individuals could register to vote or update their voter registration address on election day. They would have to present proof of residency at the polling precinct in their area and sign a written oath. 

QUESTION 5: State Revenue Limit & Rebate

The state would limit how much revenue it can collect in a year to the net amount of state revenue from the year, increased by a rate equal to the average growth of wages and salaries in MA over the most recent 3 years. 

QUESTION 6: Natural Resource Conservation Fund

Would establish a “Nature for All Fund” (NFAF) that would receive 50% of the state taxes collected from the sale and use of sporting goods, recreational vehicles, and golf courses. 

QUESTION 7: Single Family Homes

Would allow single-family homes to be built in a residentially zoned area as long as the land on which it is constructed is at least 5,000 square feet.

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QUESTION 8: Prohibit Retail Sale of Adult Recreational Use Marijuana

Would change the type and amount of marijuana that may legally be possessed in MA by repealing the laws that currently regulate and tax the retail sale of marijuana in MA. 

QUESTION 9: Firearms Regulation

Changes gun license requirements to allow licensing authorities to request previous license and permit information from the state, as well as access requests for someone to be forced into mental health treatment.