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MA S23

Bill

Status

Passed

11/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brendan Crighton

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Swampscott's Select Board may appoint up to 2 alternate members to the Conservation Commission for terms not exceeding 3 years
  • Conservation Commission Chair may designate alternates to serve when regular members are absent, unable to act, or have a conflict of interest
  • Alternates may also fill in temporarily when a vacancy exists on the Commission until the position is permanently filled
  • Creates an exception to Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs conservation commissions
  • Local approval from the town of Swampscott has already been received for this home rule petition

Legislative Description

Enabling the appointment of alternates to the Swampscott Conservation Commission

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2025

11/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling9/22/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government3/6/2025

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