HB1579 — establishing a committee to study methods for increasing revenues to enable additional spending on education.
Last action — INTERIM STUDY
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
establishing a committee to study methods for increasing revenues to enable additional spending on education.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Executive Session: 10/06/2026 10:00 am GP 232
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Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 10
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Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/18/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 9
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Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 232
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Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 02:30 pm GP 232
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Funding HJ 1 P. 26
Sponsors
- Alice Wade · Cosponsor
- Jerry Stringham · Cosponsor
- Dick Ames · Cosponsor
- Susan Almy · Cosponsor
- Sallie Fellows · Primary
- Scott Bryer · Cosponsor
- Mary Ford · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Sallie Fellows Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Alice Wade Democrat
- Jerry Stringham Democrat
- Dick Ames Democrat
- Susan Almy Democrat
- Scott Bryer Republican
- Mary Ford Republican
Not signed on (408)
408 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 408 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB1579 do?
- establishing a committee to study methods for increasing revenues to enable additional spending on education.
- Who sponsors HB1579?
- HB1579 is sponsored by Alice Wade (Democrat), Jerry Stringham (Democrat), Dick Ames (Democrat), Susan Almy (Democrat), Sallie Fellows (Democrat), Scott Bryer (Republican), and Mary Ford (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB1579?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB1579?
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