Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1862 — An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

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The bill mandates the establishment of a board and steering committee for governmental agencies entering into trust or joint purchase agreements, with specific representation requirements.

  • Section 12 of chapter 32B of the General Laws

    Should a governmental agency enter into a trust or joint purchase agreement, a board and steering committee shall be established, including members of the appropriate public authorities, no less than 25 per cent of the members shall come from labor representatives elected from a list of representatives nominated by the collective bargaining units and a retiree from one of the governmental units appointed by the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association of Massachusetts. All members will be considered voting members.

    This addition establishes specific requirements for the composition of the board and steering committee when a governmental agency enters into certain agreements.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1862 do?
An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees
Who sponsors S1862?
S1862 is sponsored by Dylan A. Fernandes (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1862?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1862?
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