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MA S1431

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julian Cyr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Replaces the governor-appointed cabinet member seat on the Martha's Vineyard Commission with a representative of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah
  • The tribal representative would be appointed by the Indian tribal government rather than by the governor
  • Amends Chapter 831 of the Acts of 1977, which established the Martha's Vineyard Commission
  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 465) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
  • Sponsored by Senator Julian Cyr representing the Cape and Islands district

Legislative Description

Providing for indigenous representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission

Last Action

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/2/2026
Rules6/18/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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