Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

S 475 — An Act supporting parents running for public office

Last action — New draft substituted, see S3152

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

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

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · 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.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (12 D).

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Summary

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. New draft substituted, see S3152

  2. Read second

  3. Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment

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

  5. House concurred

  6. Reporting date extended to Friday June 10, 2022, pending concurrence

  7. House concurred

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

  9. Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2021 from 12:00 PM-04:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  10. House concurred

  11. Referred to the committee on Election Laws

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 188 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (188)

188 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

elections labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 475 do?
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.
Who sponsors S 475?
S 475 is sponsored by Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), Joan Meschino (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), John J. Cronin (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Mathew J. Muratore, Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat), Adam G. Hinds, and Julian Cyr (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 475?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S 475?
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