H 3371
An Act relative to public construction certification
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a public construction certification program in Massachusetts. The goal is to ensure that contractors working on public projects meet specific standards for quality, safety, and ethical practices. The certification process would involve demonstrating competency and adherence to established guidelines, aiming to improve the overall quality and accountability of public construction projects.
Key provisions
- Creation of a public construction certification program.
- Establishment of standards and criteria for certification.
- Requirements for contractors to demonstrate competency.
- Potential for regular audits and recertification.
- Focus on quality, safety, and ethical practices in public construction.
Who is affected
- Construction contractors
- Government agencies responsible for public construction
- Massachusetts residents and businesses impacted by public projects
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal certification process for public construction contractors.
- Aims to increase transparency and accountability in public construction projects.
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.3371 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public construction certification
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3371) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to public construction certification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3371
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184 |
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