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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to virtual meetings of appointed statewide public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow appointed statewide public bodies to conduct virtual meetings where members can participate remotely. The bill requires that remote participants be able to clearly hear and be heard by other members, that the public be provided with adequate alternative means to access and participate in the virtual proceedings, and that any parties required to appear before the public body be able to do so remotely. The bill also specifies that remotely participating members shall be considered present and voting for all purposes, including determining a quorum.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D)*,
Maria Robinson (D)*,
Mike Barrett (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5031 (on 07/18/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3224 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3224.pdf |
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