S 2339 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to amend the general officer designation in the state staff of the militia

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify the role of the adjutant general within the state militia. It designates the adjutant general as the commanding general of all military forces and organized militia units in the Commonwealth. Additionally, the legislation removes the previous restriction that prevented the adjutant general from personally exercising command over troops. These changes directly affect the leadership structure and operational authority of the state's military organization.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 9, 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
3
Committee
2
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Mar 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors