H5167
Study Order
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to conduct a study and investigation into several areas within the state government. Specifically, the committee is tasked with examining the tenure of state staff officers, contractor liability, and an audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance concerning unemployment fraud. The goal of this study is to gather information and assess potential issues related to these topics.
Key provisions
- Authorize a study by the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
- Focus the study on the tenure of state staff officers.
- Investigate contractor liability within state agencies.
- Conduct an audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance regarding unemployment fraud.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- Contractors working with the State of Massachusetts
- Department of Unemployment Assistance
- The General Public (potentially impacted by unemployment fraud)
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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Order H.5167 194th (Current)
Study Order
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to tenure of the officers of the state staff, contractor liability and an audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance related to unemployment fraud.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order H.5167
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Accompanied by H3414, H3415 and H3432 |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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