HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 793        FILED ON: 1/13/2025

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1541

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Meghan K. Kilcoyne

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act amending chapter 235 of the acts of 2014.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Meghan K. Kilcoyne

12th Worcester

1/13/2025


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 793        FILED ON: 1/13/2025

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 1541

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1541) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to comprehensive training programs for members of housing or redevelopment authorities.  Housing.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act amending chapter 235 of the acts of 2014.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 5B of chapter 121B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fourth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-

Upon appointment and reappointment or election and reelection, all members shall complete a training program, as developed by the department, within 90 days of assuming the member's position. Members shall complete a training program every 3 to 5 years. Failure to complete a training program within 90 days of assuming a position as a member or failure to complete a training program every 3 to 5 years may constitute neglect of duty and that member may be subject to removal proceedings pursuant to section 6.