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MA HD 2961

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An Act establishing a legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA HD 2961 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 2961 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): Senate concurred

What is MA HD 2961 about?

By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Carol A. Doherty, James K. Hawkins and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the chapter 70 funding formula. Education.

Description

By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Carol A. Doherty, James K. Hawkins and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the chapter 70 funding formula. Education.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-02-27 — Senate concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Carol A. Dohertycosponsor
  • James K. Hawkinscosponsor
  • Danillo A. Senacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  2. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Education

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD2961

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