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Introduced
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
In Committee
12/23/2019
12/23/2019
Crossed Over
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to local housing authority board member elections
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "tenant member" in the Massachusetts housing authority laws to include a broader range of individuals who are eligible to serve on housing authority boards. It requires that one member of a local housing authority board be a tenant member appointed by the board of selectmen, and the remaining members be elected by the town. The bill also allows housing authorities to request a temporary waiver from the tenant member requirement if they can demonstrate they have made efforts to educate tenants about the opportunity to serve on the board. Additionally, the bill ratifies any previous actions taken by local housing authorities and towns, even if the composition of the board did not comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 12/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2440 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2440.pdf |
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