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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Thomas W. Moakley
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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 relative to tribal government representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
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PETITION OF:
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Thomas W. Moakley | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket | 2/20/2025 |
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By Representative Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 9) of Thomas W. Moakley relative to tribal government representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Environment and Natural Resources. |
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 relative to tribal government representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. The second paragraph of section 2 of chapter 831 of the acts of 1977 is hereby amended by striking out the words “one member of the cabinet, or his designee, appointed by the governor” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “1 representative of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, appointed by the Indian tribal government”.
SECTION 2. The fifth paragraph of said section 2, as appearing in said chapter 831, is hereby amended by striking out the third sentence.