MA S1688

Bill

MA S1688

Modernizing procedures for boards and commissions

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
02/07/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to modernize procedures for boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize procedures for boards and commissions in Massachusetts. It makes several key changes: 1. It establishes standard rules for special commissions, including provisions for their staffing, expenses, reporting requirements, and dissolution. 2. It requires all commission meeting agendas to be filed with the legislature and made publicly available online at least 48 hours in advance. It also mandates that meeting minutes be approved at the next subsequent meeting and posted online within 30 days. 3. It allows appointing authorities to appoint someone who does not fully meet the statutory requirements for a commission seat if they are unable to find a suitable candidate within 90 days. 4. It requires the Boards and Commissions Office to annually compile and publish a list of all active commissions, their members, and their appointing authorities, as well as commissions that have been dissolved or need additional appointments. The overall goal of the bill is to increase transparency and streamline the operations of state boards and commissions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 02/07/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1688

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1688
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1688.pdf

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