An Act in furtherance of the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to extend the work of the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people. The commission was established to explore potential constitutional amendments aimed at strengthening democratic governance. It is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, with a scheduled hearing in November 2025.
Key provisions
- Extends the operation of the Citizens Commission.
- Focuses on exploring constitutional amendments.
- The commission is under review by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs.
- A hearing is scheduled for November 13, 2025.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee.
- The bill was concurred in by the House.
- The bill includes a virtual component for the hearing.
Who is affected
- Citizens of Massachusetts
- The Citizens Commission
- The Senate Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
- The Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Notable changes
- The bill aims to continue the work of an existing commission.
- It specifically targets constitutional amendment exploration.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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