H 334
An Act investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a special commission, including members of the Massachusetts General Court, to study the potential economic benefits of minimum pricing laws. The commission’s goal is to investigate whether such laws could lead to positive economic outcomes. This legislation seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of these laws’ impact on the state’s economy.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to investigate.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- Focus on the potential economic impact of minimum pricing laws.
- The commission is tasked with assessing beneficial economic outcomes.
Who is affected
- General Court members
- Businesses subject to minimum pricing laws
- Consumers affected by minimum pricing laws
Notable changes
- The bill aims to provide a formal, commissioned analysis of minimum pricing laws.
- It builds upon previous attempts to assess the economic impact of similar legislation.
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Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.334 194th (Current)
An Act investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws
By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 334) of Tackey Chan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the potential for beneficial economic impact from minimum pricing laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Tackey Chan , Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.334
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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