An Act creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities

This bill establishes a new Commission on Unfunded Mandates to examine how state and federal requirements that cost local governments money without providing funding impact Massachusetts municipalities. The seven-member commission will be composed of officials appointed by the governor and representatives from various municipal associations, with two co-chairs serving without pay. Its primary duties include compiling a list of these mandates and their costs, producing an economic impact report for state leaders, and advocating for local government interests. Additionally, the commission is authorized to develop proposals to reduce the financial burden of these mandates and to set its own operating procedures.