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MA H2285
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Howitt
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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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