Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

H 3640 — An Act providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans’ benefits

Last action — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  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.

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 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Summary

By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3640) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

  2. Recommitted to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

  3. Rules suspended

  4. Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)

  5. House concurred

  6. Reporting date extended to Saturday April 30, 2022, pending concurrence

  7. Senate concurred

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

  9. Senate concurred

  10. Reporting date extended to Friday March 4, 2022, pending concurrence

  11. Hearing rescheduled to 09/24/2021 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  12. Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2021 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  13. Senate concurred

  14. Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Subjects

public-safety veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3640 do?
By Ms. Blais of Sunderland, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3640) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Who sponsors H 3640?
H 3640 is sponsored by Mindy Domb (Democrat), David Allen Robertson (Democrat), Vanna Howard (Democrat), and Natalie M. Blais (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 3640?
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 3640?
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