S 977
An Act relative to CHAMPS application upgrades
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Bill overview
This bill, S.977, proposed upgrades to the CHAMPS application process, which is used by Massachusetts housing authorities to manage public housing. The bill aimed to streamline the application process, potentially making it easier for residents to apply for and maintain public housing assistance. It was referred to the Housing committee in the Senate and subsequently concurred in by the House before being ultimately failed.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
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Bill S.977 194th (Current)
An Act relative to CHAMPS application upgrades
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., James C. Arena-DeRosa and others for legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades. Housing.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Peter J. Durant
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.977
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2765 |
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