Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 2086 — An Act to promote transparency in municipal ballot questions

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4252

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

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2086) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to campaign disclosure filings of municipal ballot questions. Election Laws.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4252

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/27/2017 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jonathan Hecht

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2086 do?
By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2086) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to campaign disclosure filings of municipal ballot questions. Election Laws.
Who sponsors H 2086?
H 2086 is sponsored by Jonathan Hecht, Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), and James M. Cantwell.
What is the current status of H 2086?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 2086?
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