An Act relative to concurrent service for elected officials
This bill allows elected members of a town Select Board or Town Council in Massachusetts to also serve on a county legislative board at the same time. The law explicitly permits these officials to vote on county matters that impact their local municipalities, removing previous restrictions that might have barred such dual roles. By overriding conflicting state laws or agency opinions, the measure clarifies that holding both positions simultaneously is legal. This change directly affects local and county officials who wish to participate in governance at both levels without stepping down from one role.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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