Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

HD 5157 — An Act relative to debt free futures for essential workers

Last action — Referred to the committee on House Rules

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that the Department of Higher Education create a grant program for essential workers enrolled at certain public institutions. Higher Education.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 193 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (193)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HD 5157 do?
By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that the Department of Higher Education create a grant program for essential workers enrolled at certain public institutions. Higher Education.
Who sponsors HD 5157?
HD 5157 is sponsored by Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Mindy Domb (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Paul W. Mark (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Aaron Vega, Christine P. Barber (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), and Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 5157?
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 5157?
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