Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 3944 — An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to convey certain land acquired for open space and play ground purposes

Last action — Accompanied S29

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3944) (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Christopher M. Markey and Antonio F. D. Cabral (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to authorizing the city of New Bedford to convey certain land acquired for open space and playground purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied S29

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  4. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3944 do?
By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3944) (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Christopher M. Markey and Antonio F. D. Cabral (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to authorizing the city of New Bedford to convey certain land acquired for open space and playground purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Who sponsors H 3944?
H 3944 is sponsored by Christopher M. Markey (Democrat) and Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 3944?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 27, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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