S 2501
An Act clarifying the duties of the adjutant general
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Bill overview
This bill aims to clarify the specific duties and responsibilities of the Massachusetts Adjutant General. It seeks to provide greater clarity regarding the role of this official, particularly in relation to veterans’ affairs and federal matters. The legislation is intended to ensure a more defined understanding of the Adjutant General’s functions within the state government.
Key provisions
- Defines the Adjutant General’s role in coordinating state emergency response efforts.
- Clarifies the Adjutant General’s responsibilities related to veterans’ affairs programs.
- Specifies the Adjutant General’s authority in matters concerning federal military installations and personnel in Massachusetts.
- Outlines the Adjutant General’s duties in overseeing the Massachusetts National Guard.
- Addresses the Adjutant General’s role in coordinating with federal agencies.
- Defines the Adjutant General’s responsibilities for maintaining readiness within the National Guard.
- Clarifies the Adjutant General's authority regarding state civil defense programs.
- Specifies the Adjutant General's duties in relation to homeland security.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- The Massachusetts National Guard
- The Adjutant General’s office
- State government agencies involved in emergency management
- Federal agencies operating in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
John C. Velis
Cosponsor
John C. Velis
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Bill S.2501 194th (Current)
An Act clarifying the duties of the adjutant general
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2501) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify the duties of the adjutant general. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenter: John C. Velis
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill S.2501
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2675 |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Order relative to subject matter adopted |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 6, 2025 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | New draft substituted, as amended, see S2675 |
| 11/7/2025 | Senate | Amendment (as recommended by the committee on Senate Ways and Means) adopted, as amended |
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