Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 478 — An Act relative to the governor’s power to declare an emergency

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4968

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to the power of the Governor to declare an emergency. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4968

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2021 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Daniel R. Carey

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (199)

199 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 478 do?
By Mr. Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to the power of the Governor to declare an emergency. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Who sponsors H 478?
H 478 is sponsored by Daniel R. Carey, Kelly W. Pease (Republican), Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democrat), Mindy Domb (Democrat), and Natalie M. Blais (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 478?
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 478?
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