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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam Gómez
DDemocratic
Co
Carlos González
DDemocratic
Co
Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
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