HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-11-08 State Election Warrant COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
WILLIAM FRANCIS GALVIN
SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
2022 STATE ELECTION WARRANT
Barnstable , SS .
Roland W . Bassett, Jr .
Brewster Town Constable
GREETINGS ,
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby required to notify and warn the
inhabitants of Brewster, Massachusetts who are qualified to vote in Elections to vote at :
Brewster Baptist Church
1848 Main Street
Precinct's One , Two , and Three
On TUESDAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022 , from 7 : 00 A. M . to 8 : 00 P . M . for
the following purpose :
To cast their votes in the State Election for the candidates for the following offices :
GOVERNOR and LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
TREASURER FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
AUDITOR FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS NINTH DISTRICT
COUNCILLOR _ _ _ _ FIRST DISTRICT
SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT CAPE 8v ISLANDS DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FIRST BARNSTABLE DISTRICT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CAPE 8s ISLANDS DISTRICT
SHERIFF BARNSTABLE COUNTY
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BARNSTABLE COUNTY
BARNSTABLE ASSEMBLY DELEGATES TOWN OF BREWSTER
QUESTION 1 : PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below, which was
approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the two houses on June 12 , 2019 (yeas 147 -
nays 48) ; and again on, June 9 , 2021 (yeas 159 - nays 41 ) ?
SUMMARY
This proposed constitutional amendment would establish an additional 4% state income tax on that
portion of annual taxable income in excess of $ 1 million . This income level would be adjusted
annually, by the same method used for federal income-tax brackets , to reflect increases in the cost
of living. Revenues from this tax would be used, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature ,
for public education , public colleges and universities ; and for the repair and maintenance of roads ,
bridges , and public transportation . The proposed amendment would apply to tax years beginning on
or after January 1 , 2023 .
A YES VOTE would amend the state Constitution to impose an additional 40/'o tax on that portion of
incomes over one million dollars to be used , subject to appropriation by the state Legislature , on
education and transportation .
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state Constitution relative to income tax.
QUESTION 2 : LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House
of Representatives on or before May 3 , 2022 ?
SUMMARY
This proposed law would direct the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance to
approve or disapprove the rates of dental benefit plans and would require that a dental insurance
carrier meet an annual aggregate medical loss ratio for its covered dental benefit plans of 83
percent . The medical loss ratio would measure the amount of premium dollars a dental insurance
carrier spends on its members' dental expenses and quality improvements , as opposed to
administrative expenses . If a carrier' s annual aggregate medical loss ratio is less than 83 percent,
the carrier would be required to refund the excess premiums to its covered individuals and groups .
The proposed law would allow the Commissioner to waive or adjust the refunds only if it is
determined that issuing refunds would result in financial impairment for the carrier .
The proposed law would apply to dental benefit plans regardless of whether they are issued directly
by a carrier, through the connector , or through an intermediary. The proposed law would not apply
to dental benefit plans issued , delivered, or renewed to a self-insured group or where the carrier is
acting as a third-party administrator .
The proposed law would require the carriers offering dental benefit plans to submit information
about their current and projected medical loss ratio , administrative expenses ; and other financial
information to the Commissioner . Each carrier would be required to submit an annual
comprehensive financial statement to the Division of Insurance , itemized by market group size and
line of business . A carrier that also provides administrative services to one or more self-insured
groups would also be required to file an appendix to their annual financial statement with
information about its self-insured business . The proposed law would impose a late penalty on a
carrier that does not file its annual report on or before April 1 .
The Division would be required to make the submitted data public , to issue an annual summary to
certain legislative committees , and to exchange the data with the Health Policy Commission . The
Commissioner would be required to adopt standards requiring the registration of persons or entities
not otherwise licensed or registered by the Commissioner and criteria for the standardized reporting
and uniform allocation methodologies among carriers .
The proposed law would allow the Commissioner to approve dental benefit policies for the purpose
of being offered to individuals or groups . The Commissioner would be required to adopt regulations
to determine eligibility criteria.
The proposed law would require carriers to file group product base rates and any changes to group
rating factors that are to be effective on January 1 of each year on or before July 1 of the preceding
year . The Commissioner would be required to disapprove any proposed changes to base rates that
are excessive , inadequate , or unreasonable in relation to the benefits charged'. The Commissioner
would also be required to disapprove any change to group rating factors that is discriminatory or
not actuarially sound .
The proposed law sets forth criteria that, if met, would require the Commissioner to presumptively
disapprove a carrier' s rate , including if the aggregate medical loss ratio for alldental benefit plans
offered by a carrier is less than 83 percent .
The proposed law would establish procedures to be followed if a proposed rate is presumptively
disapproved or if the Commissioner disapproves a rate .
The proposed law would require the Division to hold a hearing if a carrier reports a risk-based
capital ratio on a combined entity basis that exceeds 700 percent in its annual report.
The proposed law would require the Commissioner to promulgate regulations ., consistent with its
provisions by October 1 , 2023 . The proposed law would apply to all dental benefit plans issued,
made effective , delivered , or renewed on or after January 1 , 2024 .
A YES VOTE would regulate dental insurance rates , including by requiring companies to spend at
least 83% of premiums on member dental expenses and quality improvements instead of
administrative expenses , and by making other changes to dental insurance regulations .
A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the regulations that apply to dental
insurance companies .
QUESTION 3 : LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION
Do you approve of a law summarized below, on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House
of Representatives on or before May 3 , 2022?
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SUMMARY
This proposed law would increase the statewide limits on the combined number of licenses for the
sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption (including licenses for "all alcoholic
beverages" and for "wines and malt beverages") that any one retailer could own or control : from 9 to
12 licenses in 2023 ; to 15 licenses in 2027 ; and to 18 licenses in 2031 .
Beginning in 2023 , the proposed law would set a maximum number of "all alcoholic beverages"
licenses that any one retailer could own or control at 7 licenses unless a retailer currently holds
more than 7 such licenses .
The proposed law would require retailers to conduct the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises
-- consumption through face-to-face transactions and would prohibit automated or self-checkout
sales of alcoholic beverages by such retailers .
The proposed law would alter the calculation of the fine that the Alcoholic Beverages Control
Commission may accept in lieu of suspending any license issued under the State Liquor Control
Act. The proposed law `would modify the formula for calculating such fee from being based on the
gross profits on the sale of alcoholic beverages to being based on the gross profits on all retail sales .
The proposed law would also add out- of- state motor vehicle licenses to the list of the forms of
identification that any holder of a license issued under the State Liquor Control Act, or their agent
or employee , may choose to reasonably rely on for proof of a person' s identity and age .
A YES VOTE would increase the number of licenses a retailer could have for the sale of alcoholic
beverages to be consumed off premises , limit the number of "all-alcoholic beverages" licenses that a
retailer could acquire , restrict use of self- checkout, and require retailers to accept customers ' out-
of- state identification . ,
A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing the retail sale of alcoholic beverages .
QUESTION 4: REFERENDUM ON AN EXISTING LAW
Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was approved by the House of Representatives
and the Senate on May 26 , 2022 ?
SUMMARY
This law allows Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United
States to obtain a standard driver' s license or learner' s permit if they meet all the other
qualifications for a standard license or learner' s permit, including a road test and insurance , and
provide proof of their identity, date of birth , and residency. The law provides that, when processing
an application for such a license or learner' s permit or motor vehicle registration , the registrar of
motor vehicles may not ask about or create a record of the citizenship or immigration status of the
applicant, except as otherwise required by law. This law does not allow people who cannot provide
proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a REAL ID .
To prove identity and date of birth , the law requires an applicant to present at least two documents ,
one from each of the following categories : ( 1 ) a valid unexpired foreign passport or a valid unexpired
Consular Identification document; and (2 ) a valid unexpired driver' s license from any United States
state or territory, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate , a valid unexpired foreign national
identification card , a valid unexpired foreign driver' s license , or a marriage certificate or divorce
decree issued by any state or territory of the United States . One of the documents presented by an
applicant must include a photograph and one must include a date of birth . Any documents not in
English must be accompanied by a certified translation . The registrar may review any documents
issued by another country to determine whether they may be used as proof of identity or date of
birth .
- _- The law requires that applicants for a driver' s license or learner' s permit shall attest, under the
pains and penalties of perjury, that their license has not been suspended or revoked in any other
state , country, or jurisdiction .
The law specifies that information provided by or relating to any applicant or license-holder will not
be a public record and; shall not be disclosed, except as required by federal law or as authorized by
Attorney General regulations , and except for purposes of motor vehicle insurance .
The law directs the registrar of motor vehicles to make regulations regarding the documents
required of United States citizens and others who provide proof of lawful presence with their license
application .
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The law also requires the registrar and the Secretary of the Commonwealth to establish procedures
and regulations to ensure that an applicant for a standard driver' s license or learner' s permit who
does not provide proof of lawful presence will not be automatically registered to vote .
The law takes effect on July 1 , 2023 .
A YES VOTE would keep in place the law, which would allow Massachusetts residents who cannot
provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a driver's license or permit if they
meet the other requirements for doing so .
A NO VOTE would repeal this law.
Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and
place of said voting.
Given under our hands this ,I 'day of October,�,20212 .
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David C . Whitney, Chair Edward B . Chatelain , Vice-`Chair
Kari Sue Hoffmanig Perk Mary W . Chaffe
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C hia A. Bingham
Town of Brewster Select Board
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2022 STATE ELECTION WARRANT
NOVEMBER STH, 2022
I , Roland W . Bassett, Jr . , duly qualified Constable of the Town of Brewster, do hereby
certify that I served the Warrant for the State Election of November 8th 2022 y posting
attested copies thereof, in the following locations in the Town on the day of
October, 2022 , in accordance with the Town Bylaws .
Brewster Town Offices Cafe Alfresco
BrewsterLadies Library Brewster Pizza House
The Brewster General Store Millstone Liquors
U . S . Post Office
Roland W . Bassett, Jr. , C nstable
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