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Senate President Stanley Rosenberg (D-Amherst) today promoted Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) to Chairman of the powerful Committee on Rules and Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate.
“I am truly honored to be selected by Senate President Rosenberg to serve as a top member of Senate leadership. I look forward to working with the Senate President in formulating policy that benefits all citizens of the Commonwealth, particularly those who are still struggling financially while continuing to advocate for New Bedford and the surrounding communities that I represent in the Senate.” said Senator Mark Montigny.”
The Committee on Rules, because of its importance and significance to the body has been considered one of its most influential committees. Given its key role in the Senate, the committee has long been chaired by its Majority Leader. In a break from tradition, Senator Montigny as the new Assistant Majority Leader will instead serve in that role. As chair, Senator Montigny will determine whether, and in what order, proposed legislation will come to the floor of the Senate for formal consideration. As Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Montigny will also work with the Senate President in developing future legislative initiatives and serving as conduit between rank and file members of the Senate and leadership.
“Senator Montigny and I have been friends and colleagues for many years and I have the utmost respect for his judgment and admire his common sense and intellectual curiosity to make sure that the best version of legislation will go to the Senate floor. I am pleased to have him play a key role on my leadership team as we formulate policy for the next legislative session. I look forward to visiting New Bedford with Senator Montigny, in the near future so as to learn firsthand the local priorities and needs of his district.” said Senate President Stanley Rosenberg.”
Senator Montigny has also been appointed Vice Chair of the Committee on Health Care Financing.
He represents the Second Bristol and Plymouth District consisting of the city of New Bedford and the towns of Acushnet, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven in the county of Bristol; and the town of Mattapoisett in the county of Plymouth.
