H 3368
An Act establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special commission to study the possibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and will investigate the potential benefits and challenges of such an authority. The goal is to determine if creating this authority would be a viable option for municipalities seeking to finance building projects.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study the feasibility of a municipal building financing authority.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate the potential benefits and challenges.
- The commission is tasked with determining if a municipal building financing authority is a viable option.
- The commission is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 29, 2025.
Who is affected
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- State Government
- General Court Members
Notable changes
- The bill proposes the creation of a new mechanism for municipal building financing.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.3368 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3368) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to provide for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to establishing a municipal building finance authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3368
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM in A-2 |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184 |
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