S 1006 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve relative to increasing racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study how to increase racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 15 members, including representatives from various legislative caucuses, legal organizations, and community groups, with a requirement that gubernatorial appointees reflect the state's population demographics. Its primary task is to evaluate the current state of diversity within the judiciary and propose recommendations for legislative action, such as changes to admission standards. The commission must submit its final findings and suggestions to state officials by December 31, 2024.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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