Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

S 3026Floor Vote

An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District

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Progress

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Overview

This bill aims to allow residents in specific Massachusetts communities to vote on the creation of the Great River Regional School District. It seeks to provide equal opportunity for these communities to decide whether or not to form the district. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and subsequently the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, and has been reported favorably by the latter committee.

Key provisions

Allows residents in eligible communities to vote on the establishment of the Great River Regional School District.
Provides equal opportunity for communities to decide on the district's formation.
The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and then the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
A hearing is scheduled for April 8, 2026.
The bill was reported favorably by the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.

Who is affected

Residents of specific Massachusetts communities
Local school districts
Municipalities in Massachusetts
Regional government entities

Notable changes

This bill establishes a process for residents to vote on the creation of a new regional school district.

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Legislative history

10 recorded actions

Feb 2, 2026Senate

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Rules suspended

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Mar 19, 2026House

House concurred

Mar 27, 2026joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222

Apr 15, 2026Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Jul 16, 2026Senate

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Jul 16, 2026Senate

Rules suspended

Jul 16, 2026Senate

Read second

Jul 16, 2026Senate

New draft substituted (Comerford), see S3181

Votes

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An Act providing equal opportunity for residents to vote on establishment of the Great River Regional School District

Progress

Overview

Key provisions

Who is affected

Notable changes

Bill text

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Legislative history

Votes

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Floor votes and chamber actions

Recorded roll calls

Geography

Arguments

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Geography

Legislative history

Votes

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Floor votes and chamber actions

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