S 2464 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act in furtherance of the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people

This bill extends the Citizens Commission's existence until December 31, 2028, and adds specific procedures for filling vacancies. If a vacancy occurs, the Commission's chair must notify the appointing authority, which must then appoint a replacement within 30 days from a pool of applicants. The appointing authority must publicly post the vacancy notice within 7 days and publish the appointee's application before finalizing the appointment. The bill directly affects the Commission and the entities responsible for appointing its members.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 31, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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