The Commonwealth of Massachusetts... The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:. An Act promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. Section 71. (a) There shall be a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam consisting of 11 persons as follows: 2 persons appointed by the governor; 1 person appointed by the attorney general; 1 person appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 1 person appointed by the president of the senate; 2 persons appointed by the state secretary; 2 persons appointed by the...