MA S2078

Bill

For improving boards and commissions

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for improving boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the functioning of various boards and commissions in Massachusetts. It proposes to establish a general registry of available volunteer board and commission members to assist in recruitment and appointment. The bill requires annual outreach to existing board and commission members to gauge their continuing interest and identify potential new members. Additionally, it allows for a nominal stipend to be provided to members of boards and commissions that meet regularly and are involved in decisions related to professional licensure or conduct, if authorized by the state legislature.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2620 (on 01/24/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2078

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2078
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2078.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1932	Improving the tax administrative laws of the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2743	Similar To
S2042	Providing training for boards and commissions	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2077	To ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S258	To improve the economy of the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2710	Similar To
S2620	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate and House documents relative to state administration and regulatory oversight matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S312	To improve literacy skills	Accompanied a new draft, see S2883	Similar To

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