Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S 2563 — An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2563) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Recommitted to the committee on Revenue

  4. Rules suspended

  5. Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)

  6. Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2020, pending concurrence

  7. Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2020 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in B-2

  8. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  9. Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2020 from 01:00 AM-03:00 AM in B-2

  10. House concurred

  11. Referred to the committee on Revenue

  12. Rules suspended

  13. Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2563 do?
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2563) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.
Who sponsors S 2563?
S 2563 is sponsored by William N. Brownsberger (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 2563?
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 S 2563?
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