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

S 1979 — An Act relative to distinctive plates for veterans

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2435

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eliminating fees for distinctive plates for veterans. Transportation.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2435

  2. Hearing scheduled for 01/24/18 from 10:00AM-12:00PM in A-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Transportation

Sponsors

  • Richard J. Ross · Primary
  • Jr. Donald F. Humason · Cosponsor
  • Ryan C. Fattman · Cosponsor
  • Linda Dean Campbell · Cosponsor
  • Eric P. Lesser · Cosponsor
  • Bruce E. Tarr · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Richard J. Ross

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1979 do?
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman, Linda Dean Campbell and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to eliminating fees for distinctive plates for veterans. Transportation.
Who sponsors S 1979?
S 1979 is sponsored by Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Linda Dean Campbell, Eric P. Lesser, and Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1979?
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 1979?
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