On January 30, 2007, Representative Keenan was named to the following committees by Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi for the 185 th session of the legislature. Click here to learn when these committees will hold their next public hearing.
Joint Committee on the Judiciary: Representative Keenan was re-appointed to this extremely active committee, which addresses issues concerning the operations of the courts and the judicial system and criminal justice statutes, with the goal of delivering a fair, just, and accessible judicial system..
Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development: Representative Keenan was also reappointed to serve on this committee, which works to increase the Commonwealth’s investment in and support of the state-wide tourism and travel industry and expand and strengthen the Commonwealth's artistic and cultural institutions. It addresses legislative options to stimulate tourism and cultural development to promote these important areas of economic activity.
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy : A new appointment for Representative Keenan, this important committee is responsible for all legislation concerning the operation and regulation of utility, telephone, and energy interests in Massachusetts. They consider all matters concerning the exploration and development of conventional and alternative or renewable energy sources, including the siting of energy facilities, public utilities, and wind farms.
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