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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/12/2018
02/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Massachusetts law revision commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Law Revision Commission, a permanent body consisting of 15 members, including the chairs of the House and Senate judiciary committees, the Attorney General, the Chief Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court, and various legal experts appointed by the legislative leaders and the Governor. The Commission is tasked with examining the state's common law and statutes, identifying defects and outdated provisions, and recommending reforms to bring the law in line with modern conditions. The Commission is required to meet at least four times per year and submit an annual report of its findings and legislative proposals to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (21)
Ruth Balser (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
John Scibak (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1706 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1706.pdf |
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