An Act to update disability commission chair requirements
The bill changes the criteria for who can serve as chair of the disability commission. These updates are intended to ensure the commission is led by individuals suited for the role.
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S2161 — An Act to update disability commission chair requirements
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.
In plain language
This bill updates the requirements for the chair of the disability commission.
The bill changes the criteria for who can serve as chair of the disability commission. These updates are intended to ensure the commission is led by individuals suited for the role.
Summary
An Act to update disability commission chair requirements
Bill Text
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The amendment allows local commissions on disability to meet remotely without requiring a physical quorum, provided at least one commissioner is present in person.
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Chapter 30A, Section 20(e)
The second sentence.→ If a local commission on disability is authorized to utilize remote participation, a physical quorum of that commission's members shall not be required to be present at the meeting location; provided, however, that at least one commissioner shall be physically present at the meeting location.This change permits remote meetings for local commissions on disability while ensuring some in-person attendance.
Sponsors
- Jason M. Lewis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Jason M. Lewis Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S2161 do?
- An Act to update disability commission chair requirements
- Who sponsors S2161?
- S2161 is sponsored by Jason M. Lewis (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S2161?
- 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 S2161?
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