Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

H 644 — An Act relative to equal opportunity for high school graduates in the commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4610

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4610

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/15/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Higher Education

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Denise Provost

Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 644 do?
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to provide high school graduates equal access to in-state tuition rates and financial aid in the higher education system. Higher Education.
Who sponsors H 644?
H 644 is sponsored by Denise Provost, Juana B. Matias, José F. Tosado, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), David M. Rogers (Democrat), Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. (Democrat), Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Kay Khan, Jay R. Kaufman, James J. O'Day (Democrat), Smitty Pignatelli, Christine P. Barber (Democrat), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Daniel M. Donahue (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Brendan P. Crighton (Democrat), Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Jonathan Hecht, Joseph A. Boncore, and Thomas P. Walsh (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 644?
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 644?
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