Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

H 3553 — An Act requiring major policy makers to disclose donations to entities engaging in political activity

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4403

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the disclosure of donations by major policy makers engaging in political activity. Election Laws.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4403

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2019 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1

  3. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 05/15/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  5. Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2019 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (199)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3553 do?
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the disclosure of donations by major policy makers engaging in political activity. Election Laws.
Who sponsors H 3553?
H 3553 is sponsored by Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Nika C. Elugardo, James K. Hawkins (Democrat), and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 3553?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 3553?
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