H 3892
An Act establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis
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Bill overview
This bill establishes offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis in Massachusetts. These offices would provide nonpartisan research and analysis to the legislature and the public, supporting informed decision-making. The goal is to enhance the quality and transparency of the legislative process. The bill has been referred to and subsequently concurred by both the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Creation of an Office of Legislative Research
- Creation of an Office of Fiscal Analysis
- These offices will provide nonpartisan research and analysis
- The offices will support the Massachusetts legislature and the public
- The offices will operate under the rules of the two branches of the legislature
Who is affected
- The Massachusetts Legislature
- The Public
- Legislative Staff
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Alix Smullin
Cathleen Cavell
Douglas Cannon
Elizabeth Bradt
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Bill H.3892 194th (Current)
An Act establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3892) of Jeanne M. Kempthorne and others for legislation to establish the offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Tricia Farley-Bouvier (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3892
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-1 and virtual |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5169 |
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