Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
Members of the MMA’s Legislative Division covered key items that passed (or didn’t), as well as what’s on the horizon. They also answered questions from members.
Topics included the fiscal 2023 state budget, cannabis, an economic development bill and tax relief, public health standards, remote and hybrid public meetings, the MassTRAC infrastructure package, Chapter 90, climate and clean energy, a general government bond bill, election reforms, the Public Lands Preservation Act, the Winter Recovery Assistance Program, local-option cost-of-living adjustments, pensions and benefits, extended producer responsibility, and state American Rescue Plan Act funds and other federal resources.
• MMA August 2022 Legislative Recap presentation (650K PDF)