Bill > S1971

This bill establishes a special legislative commission on young professionals to study how Massachusetts can better engage, involve, and educate this demographic in decisions and policies that affect them and the commonwealth, with the goal of identifying best practices to retain and attract intellectual capital, making Massachusetts a desirable place for young professionals to live, work, and play. The commission will comprise 20 members, including secretaries from housing and economic development, labor and workforce development, and education (or their designees), along with appointees from legislative leadership and the governor, representing various young professional and economic development networks across the state. This commission is tasked with electing a chairperson, holding its first meeting within 30 days of the bill's passage, meeting at least quarterly thereafter, and submitting a final report with recommendations to the governor and legislative committees on ways and means within 18 months. The commission is also authorized to accept various forms of contributions to support its work.