MA S1823

Bill

MA S1823

Modernizing procedures for boards and commissions

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
04/30/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to modernize procedures for boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize procedures for boards and commissions in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing standard rules for special commissions, such as requirements for public meetings, reporting deadlines, and dissolutions after final reports are submitted. 2. Requiring commissions to file meeting agendas and minutes publicly, and the creation of a centralized website where the public can access commission meeting minutes. 3. Allowing appointing authorities to appoint individuals who do not fully meet the statutory requirements for a commission seat if they are unable to find a suitable candidate within 90 days. 4. Requiring the state's Boards and Commissions Office to annually compile a list of active commissions, dissolved commissions, and commissions needing additional appointments. This bill aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the operations of boards and commissions in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1823

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1823
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1823.pdf

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H3421	Modernizing time-share extension and termination procedures	Senate concurred	Similar To
S1835	Providing training for boards and commissions	Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2019 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in B-1	Similar To
S1875	For improving boards and commissions	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S1878	To ensure gender parity on public boards and commissions	Accompanied a new draft, see H4153	Similar To
S1903	Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
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