An Act creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities

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By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Steven S. Howitt relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Feb 12, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see H5065
Session: 194th
Momentum: 29 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 246 days quiet

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