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MA S1153

Improving local decision making


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide training for certain local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide training for certain local boards and commissions in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish annual education and training programs for members of local boards of health, conservation commissions, planning boards, and zoning boards of appeals. The bill also mandates that the members of these local boards attend the respective training programs. The training programs are to be developed in consultation with relevant statewide associations and may be provided through contracts with these associations. The departments can charge a reasonable fee for the training programs, which are to be offered in various locations across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/29/2018)

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