Amend. Art. XLVIII, General Provisions, IV. Information for Voters

Information for voters on ballot measures

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The secretary of the commonwealth shall cause to be printed and sent to each registered voter in the commonwealth the full text of every measure to be submitted to the people, together with a copy of the legislative committee's majority and minority reports, if there be such, with the names of the majority and minority members thereon, a statement of the votes of the on the measure, and a description of the measure as such description will appear on the ballot; and shall, in such manner as may be provided by law, cause to be prepared and sent to the voters other information and arguments for and against the measure.] [Subheadings III and IV superseded by section 4 of Amendments, Art. LXXIV.][Subheading IV superseded by Amendments,Art. CVIII.]

Simplified explanation

Annulled: It required the secretary of the commonwealth to print and send each registered voter the full text of every measure submitted to the people, with committee reports, the general court's votes and the ballot description, and other information and arguments. Notes in the text say it was superseded.