H 2868
An Act further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to further regulate the compensation of members of the Massachusetts General Court. It aims to adjust the salaries and benefits received by these officials. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported. It is part of a series of similar bills proposing adjustments to legislative compensation.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the compensation of members of the General Court.
- Likely includes provisions for salary increases or changes to benefits.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee for review.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H.5312).
Who is affected
- Members of the General Court (State Representatives and State Senators)
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a recurring effort to review and adjust legislative compensation.
- The bill’s progression through committees suggests a deliberate process of examination.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.2868 194th (Current)
An Act further regulating the compensation of members of the General Court
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2868) of Russell E. Holmes relative to compensation of members of the General Court. Public Service.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2868
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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