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

S 15 — Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

Last action — Joint session held and recessed to Monday, December 31, 2018

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 15) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Action History

  1. Joint session held and recessed to Monday, December 31, 2018

  2. Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, July 25, 2018

  3. Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  4. Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, November 8, 2017

  5. Joint session held and recessed to Wednesday, June 14, 2017

  6. Called for consideration in the joint session

  7. Placed on file

  8. Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file

  9. Hearing scheduled for 04/04/2017 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A2

  10. House concurred

  11. Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (201)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 15 do?
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 15) of Bruce E. Tarr for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to require a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who sponsors S 15?
S 15 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), and Richard J. Ross.
What is the current status of S 15?
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 S 15?
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