Bill > H1853

This bill amends the existing laws regarding the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) The Advisory Council will have 7 members appointed by the Governor, including at least 1 member from each list of nominees submitted by certain organizations like the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. (2) The members will serve 6-year terms, with the original members having either 4-year or 6-year terms. (3) The Council will meet at least 6 times per year, and members will receive $100 per day of attendance, up to $3,000 per year. (4) The Council will be subject to the open meeting laws of the state (sections 18-25 of Chapter 30A). Additionally, the bill updates the name of the state department overseeing unemployment matters from "commerce and labor" to "labor and workforce development."

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1853