MA S1497

Bill

Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
06/08/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 184A of Chapter 6 of the Massachusetts state laws to change the membership of the Forensic Science Oversight Board. Specifically, it increases the number of members appointed by the governor from 13 to 15, and requires that one member be nominated by the president of the Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists, and another member be nominated by the president of the union representing the Boston Police Department Forensic Group.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Mike Connolly (D), Brendan Crighton (D), Julian Cyr (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jack Lewis (D), Denise Provost (D), Tom Stanley (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 06/08/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1497

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1497
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1497.pdf

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