An Act to establish a commission to study the distribution of unrestricted local aid
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a commission to examine how unrestricted local aid, general government aid, and lottery aid are distributed among cities and towns in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and is intended to analyze the current distribution system. The goal is to identify potential improvements and ensure equitable allocation of these funds across the state’s municipalities and regional governments.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study local aid distribution.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Focus on unrestricted general local aid, general government aid, and lottery aid.
- Analyze the current distribution system.
- Recommend potential improvements to aid allocation.
- Consider the needs of municipalities and regional governments.
Who is affected
- Cities and Towns in Massachusetts
- Municipalities
- Regional Government
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
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