S2568
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government matters
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to investigate and study a collection of Senate petitions and accompanying bills. These bills cover a range of local government issues, including changes to the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission, restrictions on municipal bans of face coverings, provisions for school district reserve funds, and studies related to regional commissions and sewer systems. The committee will compile a report based on its findings.
Key provisions
- Investigate Senate petitions related to municipal matters.
- Study legislation concerning the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission.
- Examine legislation prohibiting municipal bans on face coverings.
- Analyze legislation providing reserve funds for school districts.
- Conduct a study on the establishment of a Middlesex Regional Commission.
- Review legislation regarding sewer systems and assessments.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Regional Governments
- School Districts
- Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The order directs a comprehensive review of multiple existing Senate bills.
- It specifically addresses local regulations regarding face coverings.
- It involves a study of potential regional commissions.
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Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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Order S.2568 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to municipalities and regional government matters
Senate, July 31, 2025 --The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 21) of Julian Cyr and Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to change the name and membership of the Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Colleen M. Garry and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to prohibit municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1453) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1475) of Joyce A. Tomaselli, and Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, for legislation relative to the construction of sewer systems and assessments by cities and towns; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1476) of Joyce A. Tomaselli, and Gracemarie R. Tomaselli, for legislation to provide clarification of betterments with regard to sewer projects, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2568).
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2568
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S21, S1427, S1451, S1453, S1475 and S1476 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 8/21/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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