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

S 2798 — An Act providing for a revised charter for the city of Taunton

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2939

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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 (1 R).

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Summary

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2798) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to provide for a revised charter for the city of Taunton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2939

  2. House concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Wednesday June 15, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. Reporting date extended to Tuesday, May 31, 2022, pending concurrence

  5. Hearing scheduled for 04/20/2022 from 02:30 PM-04:30 PM in Virtual Hearing

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Sponsors

  • Norman J. Orrall · Cosponsor
  • Marc R. Pacheco · Primary
  • Carol A. Doherty · Cosponsor
  • Patricia A. Haddad · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Marc R. Pacheco

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

200 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2798 do?
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2798) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to provide for a revised charter for the city of Taunton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
Who sponsors S 2798?
S 2798 is sponsored by Norman J. Orrall (Republican), Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, and Patricia A. Haddad.
What is the current status of S 2798?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2022. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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