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MA H3157

To ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
12/30/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to gender parity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. It requires all appointive boards and commissions established by the state code to be gender, racially, and ethnically balanced. No single gender can make up more than half the membership of a board or commission. Appointing authorities are required to make a concerted effort to appoint women of color to these positions, and the racial and ethnic composition of each board and commission must reflect the percentage of racial and ethnic minorities in the general population. The bill also requires annual reporting on the demographic data of board and commission applicants, nominees, and appointees. The proposed legislation excludes municipal housing authorities and public boards/commissions whose core mission is to enhance opportunities for a specific gender, race, or ethnicity.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (44)

Pat Haddad (D)*,  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Harriette Chandler (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Marcos Devers (D),  Kip Diggs (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Lori Ehrlich (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Carole Fiola (D),  Brandy Fluker Oakley (D),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Rady Mom (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Steve Owens (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Andy Vargas (D), 

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3157
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3157.pdf
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