Massachusetts S465 amends the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to require representation from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah.
Massachusetts S465 changes the Martha’s Vineyard Commission to include a representative from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, appointed by the tribe’s government. This replaces the previous requirement for a member of the cabinet appointed by the governor. The bill aims to ensure indigenous voices are included in the commission’s decisions.
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