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MA H2986

Relative to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the composition of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends the composition of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). It increases the total number of board members from 7 to 8, with 6 members appointed by the governor, 1 member appointed by the Massport Community Advisory Committee, and 1 member appointed by the mayor of Boston. The bill also requires that no more than 5 members can be from the same political party, and the board must include individuals with experience in engineering, finance, commerce, and a representative from a labor organization. Additionally, the bill specifies the process for removing board members for misfeasance, malfeasance, or neglect of duty, and it changes the quorum requirements for the board to 5 members.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5126 (on 11/19/2020)

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