Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 I cosponsors

HD 5073 — An Act relative to the quorum requirement for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last action — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

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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 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to quorum requirements for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipalities and Regional Government.

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Action History

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (194)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 5073 do?
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry, Michael F. Rush and others relative to quorum requirements for open town meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Who sponsors HD 5073?
HD 5073 is sponsored by Paul McMurtry (Democrat), Michael F. Rush (Democrat), James Arciero (Democrat), Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled), Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Kate Hogan (Democrat), John H. Rogers (Democrat), William M. Straus, Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), and Maria Duaime Robinson.
What is the current status of HD 5073?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). 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 HD 5073?
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