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

H 970 — An Act providing support to local municipalities and their police departments

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide for an assessment against certain persons convicted of misdemeanors to be used to establish a police career incentive trust fund. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  2. Hearing scheduled for 05/02/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

  • Aaron Vega · Primary
  • Carlos González · Cosponsor
  • Jr. Donald F. Humason · Cosponsor
  • Timothy R. Whelan · Cosponsor
  • James R. Miceli · Cosponsor
  • Thomas P. Walsh · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Aaron Vega

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (198)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 970 do?
By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Aaron Vega and others for legislation to provide for an assessment against certain persons convicted of misdemeanors to be used to establish a police career incentive trust fund. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 970?
H 970 is sponsored by Aaron Vega, Carlos González (Democrat), Donald F. Humason, Jr., Timothy R. Whelan, James R. Miceli, and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 970?
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.
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