S1440
An Act ensuring municipal access to state funding
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that Massachusetts municipalities have consistent and reliable access to state funding and financial assistance. It seeks to improve the process by which municipalities receive support from the state government. The bill’s purpose is to strengthen the financial stability of local governments. The legislation was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee for consideration.
Key provisions
- Ensures municipalities receive state funding.
- Aims to improve access to financial assistance.
- The bill was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government committee.
- Scheduled hearings were held to discuss the bill's implementation.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Municipalities
- Regional Governments
Notable changes
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (S2669).
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
David Allen Robertson
Kelly A. Dooner
Marcus S. Vaughn
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill S.1440 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring municipal access to state funding
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of Kelly A. Dooner and Steven S. Howitt for legislation ensuring municipalities access to state funding and financial assistance. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.1440
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2669 |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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