An Act clarifying the duties of the adjutant general
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to clarify the authority of the adjutant general regarding the state's military forces. It explicitly grants the adjutant general command over all militias in the Commonwealth while simultaneously removing a previous restriction that prevented the adjutant general from personally leading troops. The change aims to resolve potential confusion about the chain of command within the state's military structure.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jul 17, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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