H 3846 Massachusetts House · 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 existence of the Citizens Commission, which reviews constitutional amendment proposals, until December 31, 2028. It adds specific rules for filling vacancies on the Commission: appointing authorities must fill vacancies within 30 days by selecting from prior applicants or new applicants, and must publicly post the appointment details. The bill directly affects the Commission’s operations and the process for selecting its members. It makes no substantive changes to constitutional amendment procedures, only clarifying the Commission’s timeline and vacancy management.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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