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MA S2020

Relative to the purpose, utility, nature, and timeliness of commissions in the Commonwealth


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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 relative to the purpose, utility, nature, and timeliness of commissions in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Office of the Auditor to review and report on the use of commissions by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in policy-making and oversight. The report will include a list of all permanent and special commissions currently in operation or whose work concluded within the past 10 years, an evaluation of the commissions' composition, an estimate of taxpayer dollars spent on the commissions, an assessment of whether the commissions' recommendations were acted upon, and recommendations for ensuring timely consideration and adoption or rejection of commission recommendations. The Office of the Auditor must submit the report and recommendations to the legislature and post them on a public website within one year of the bill's passage.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

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

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