Massachusetts § 32A - Committees, sub-committees and special commissions; travel
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 32A — Committees, sub-committees and special commissions; travel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32A. Committees, sub-committees and special commissions; travel
Section 32A. No special commission, no special or standing committee of the general court or of either branch of the general court and no sub-committee of any such commission or committee shall travel either within or without the commonwealth except by a vote of a majority of the total membership of such commission or committee, nor until the written approval of the presiding officers of both branches of the general court or of the presiding officer of the appropriate branch has been received. Such written approval shall specify the purpose of the trip, the places to be visited, the time within which such travel is to be completed and the names of all members or other persons authorized to travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 32A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 32A cover?
Section 32A ("Committees, sub-committees and special commissions; travel") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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