Bill > S1341

This bill makes several changes to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council's structure and operations. The bill revises the composition of the council to maintain 7 members appointed by the governor, with specific requirements to include representatives from labor organizations like the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Massachusetts Building Trades Council, and Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation. The bill clarifies that two members must be from the employer sector, and establishes term lengths of 4 and 6 years for original appointees, with subsequent appointments being 6-year terms. If the governor fails to fill a vacancy within 60 days, the remaining council members can fill the position. The bill maintains the existing compensation of $100 per meeting day, with a maximum annual payment of $3,000 per member, and ensures members can be reimbursed for travel and necessary expenses. Additionally, the bill subjects the advisory council to certain administrative law provisions and updates a reference from "commerce and labor" to "labor and workforce development" in related statutes, demonstrating a technical update to terminology and administrative oversight of the council.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1341