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MA S 2985

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Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Cannabis Policy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund.

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

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Did MA S 2985 pass?

Not yet. MA S 2985 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

What is MA S 2985 about?

Senate, March 5, 2026 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Kevin Gilnack, Bruce E. Tarr and Manny Cruz for legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2985).

Who sponsors MA S 2985?

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy is the primary sponsor of MA S 2985.

Description

Senate, March 5, 2026 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 85) of Kevin Gilnack, Bruce E. Tarr and Manny Cruz for legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2985).

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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Cannabis Policyprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-12

    Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-03-05

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-03-05

    Accompanied by S85

  4. 2026-03-05

    Reported from the committee on Cannabis Policy (under JR10)

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2985

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