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MA S1283

MA S1283
Exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt the town of Brookline from in-person quorums. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill exempts the town of Brookline from the requirement that a quorum of a public body, including the chair, be present at an in-person meeting location in order for the attorney general to authorize remote participation by members of such public body under the state's Open Meeting Law. The bill allows the town of Brookline to hold remote public meetings without requiring an in-person quorum, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2828 (on 06/17/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1283 03/10/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1283.pdf 03/10/2023
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