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SECTION 1. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting in line nine, after the phrase “secretary of health and human services or his designee,” the following: “the speaker of the house or his designee, the senate president or her designee.” SECTION 2. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by striking in line ten the word: - “three,” and inserting in place thereof, the word: “five.” SECTION 3. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting in line eleven, after the words “consumer interests,” the following: one of whom shall be a representative of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association, Inc. and one of whom shall be a representative of Leading Age,” SECTION 4. Section 17 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by striking in lines fourteen and fifteen: - “of one year each,” and inserting in place thereof, the words: “- coterminous with the governor. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of any unexpired term."
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