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MA H2775
MA H2775To permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance public access to the deliberations of public bodies and improve the efficiency of such bodies. It amends the definition of "Deliberation" to include materials, and the definition of "Meeting" to include gatherings and public internet discussions. The bill requires that all public internet discussions be open to the public for monitoring, and that no deliberations can take place except at meetings, public internet discussions, or other specified gatherings. It also sets detailed requirements for the notice and accessibility of public internet discussions, as well as the creation and maintenance of accurate minutes for both meetings and public internet discussions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Jim Arciero (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
William Crocker (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Ken Gordon (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Russell Holmes (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5103 (on 11/06/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2775 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2775.pdf |
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