MA S1728

Bill

MA S1728

Relative to the accountability of the governor’s council

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the accountability of the governor's council. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 18 of Chapter 30A of the General Laws by redefining "public body" to explicitly include the Executive Council, which is a group of elected officials in Massachusetts that advises the governor on appointments and other matters. This change clarifies that the Executive Council, like other multiple-member boards and commissions within the executive or legislative branches, is subject to public accountability rules, ensuring greater transparency in its operations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Bruce Tarr (R)*, Viriato deMacedo (R), Robert Hedlund (R), Donald Humason (R), Richard Ross (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2386 (on 07/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1728

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1728
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1728.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1422	Relative to pension fund performance and accountability	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To
S1538	Authorizing voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1627	Upholding bidding integrity in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1742	An act creating accountability for legislative reports	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S2337	Accountability and compliance	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S2386	State administration and regulatory oversight	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S338	Increasing accountability of DESE contracts	Accompanied a study order, see S2336	Similar To
S98	To ensure accountability in the Department of Transitional Assistance	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To

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