Bill > S2163

This bill aims to revitalize the Right of Free Petition in Massachusetts by creating a special committee or commission to educate and inform the public about their ability to propose legislative actions. The committee will be jointly appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President, and will include representatives from all legally recognized political parties, including independent voters. The committee will have 18 months to conduct its work, which includes holding well-publicized hearings at the State House and in at least four other locations across the Commonwealth to gather public input. Their primary objective is to develop strategies for publicizing and explaining the processes for filing various legislative proposals, such as bills, resolves, resolutions, and constitutional amendments. The Secretary of the Commonwealth will be responsible for creating and distributing a publicly accessible publication that explains how citizens can exercise their right to petition. The ultimate goal of the bill is to encourage more individuals to participate in the legislative process by making the Right of Free Petition more accessible and understandable to the general population.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2163