S 2195
An Act relative to the executive session interview process
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a process for considering or interviewing applicants for executive sessions held by public bodies in Massachusetts. Currently, there isn't a formal requirement to evaluate candidates for these sessions, and this legislation aims to bring more transparency and accountability to the selection process. The bill proposes a framework for reviewing applicants and potentially conducting interviews before decisions are made regarding who attends executive sessions. It intends to ensure that individuals participating in these sessions are appropriately qualified and represent the public interest.
Key provisions
- Requires public bodies to consider or interview applicants for executive sessions.
- Establishes a process for reviewing applicants’ qualifications.
- Potentially mandates interviews with applicants before decisions are made.
- Aims to increase transparency in the selection of executive session participants.
- Addresses the current lack of a formal process for evaluating candidates.
Who is affected
- Public bodies in Massachusetts
- Applicants for executive sessions
- The public
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal process for evaluating candidates for executive sessions.
- Creates a mechanism for public bodies to consider applicants’ qualifications.
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill S.2195 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the executive session interview process
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2195) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to consider or interview applicants for executive sessions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2195
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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