Bill > S2044

This bill establishes a special legislative commission on young professionals to examine how the commonwealth can better engage, involve, and educate young professionals in decisions and policies that affect them and the state, and to explore best practices and policies for retaining and attracting intellectual capital to make the commonwealth a desirable place for them to live, work, and play. The commission will be comprised of designees from the secretaries of housing and economic development, labor and workforce development, and education, along with appointed members from the senate and house of representatives leadership, and ten additional members appointed by the governor who represent various young professional and economic development networks across the commonwealth. This commission is tasked with convening its first meeting within 30 days of the bill's effective date, electing a chairperson, 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 receive and expend various forms of contributions to support its work.