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

S 685 — An Act regarding tuition equity for high school graduates in the Commonwealth

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2487

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jonathan Hecht, Daniel Cullinane and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2487

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

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Higher Education

Sponsors

  • Jonathan Hecht · Cosponsor
  • Daniel Cullinane · Cosponsor
  • Elizabeth A. Malia · Cosponsor
  • Linda Dorcena Forry · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Linda Dorcena Forry

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Jonathan Hecht
  • Daniel Cullinane
  • Elizabeth A. Malia

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 685 do?
By Ms. Forry, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Linda Dorcena Forry, Jonathan Hecht, Daniel Cullinane and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation relative to the eligibility of students for in-state tuition rates and fees at public higher educational institutions. Higher Education.
Who sponsors S 685?
S 685 is sponsored by Jonathan Hecht, Daniel Cullinane, Elizabeth A. Malia, and Linda Dorcena Forry.
What is the current status of S 685?
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 685?
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