Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 46 D · 3 R cosponsors

H 3152 — An Act to modernize participation in public meetings

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H5031

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 62 sponsors

    1 primary, 61 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (46 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to further regulate the participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H5031

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Friday July 15, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. Senate concurred

  5. Reporting date extended to Thursday June 30, 2022, pending concurrence

  6. Senate concurred

  7. Reporting date extended to Friday April 15, 2022, pending concurrence

  8. Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2021 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in Virtual Hearing

  9. Senate concurred

  10. Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 61 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Denise C. Garlick

Co-sponsors (61)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3152 do?
By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3152) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to further regulate the participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Who sponsors H 3152?
H 3152 is sponsored by Erika Uyterhoeven (Democrat), Michelle M. DuBois (Democrat), Peter Capano, James K. Hawkins (Democrat), Jon Santiago, Andres X. Vargas (Democrat), Michelle L. Ciccolo (Democrat), Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democrat), Michael P. Kushmerek (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, Daniel Cahill (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Ruth B. Balser, John J. Mahoney (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Christine P. Barber (Democrat), Daniel R. Carey, Steven George Xiarhos (Republican), Vanna Howard (Democrat), Jacob R. Oliveira (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat), Tami L. Gouveia, Paul F. Tucker, Kay Khan, Richard M. Haggerty (Democrat), Harriette L. Chandler, James Arciero (Democrat), Julian Cyr (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Natalie M. Higgins (Democrat), Denise C. Garlick, Mindy Domb (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Christina A. Minicucci, David M. Rogers (Democrat), John Barrett, III (Democrat), Sarah K. Peake, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Steven Owens (Democrat), David Paul Linsky (Democrat), Dylan A. Fernandes (Democrat), Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Adam J. Scanlon (Democrat), Paul McMurtry (Democrat), James J. O'Day (Democrat), William C. Galvin (Democrat), Tram T. Nguyen (Democrat), Josh S. Cutler, Kate Lipper-Garabedian (Democrat), Adrian C. Madaro (Democrat), Danillo A. Sena (Democrat), David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf (Democrat), Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Michael S. Day (Democrat), and Natalie M. Blais (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 3152?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 3152?
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