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MA H2285

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a 7-member commission on unfunded mandates on municipalities, with 3 members appointed by the governor (including one municipal official as co-chair) and the director of the division of local mandates serving as co-chair
  • Additional members nominated by Massachusetts Municipal Association, Massachusetts Treasurer's and Collector's Association, and Massachusetts Town Clerk's Association
  • Commission members serve 2-year terms without compensation
  • Requires the commission to compile a list of unfunded mandates and their costs to municipalities, file reports with the legislature, and propose mitigation measures
  • Commission responsibilities include reviewing state and federal unfunded mandates, delivering economic impact reports to the governor and legislative leadership, and advocating for local government interests

Legislative Description

Creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5065

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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