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MA H1654

Creating a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the barriers faced by low-income workers to finding and maintaining jobs in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study and make recommendations on the barriers faced by low-income workers in finding and maintaining jobs in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of 18 members, including state legislators, cabinet secretaries, and representatives from various organizations. The commission will examine topics such as barriers to job retention, strategies to address these barriers, relevant laws and regulations, and holistic approaches to prevent a fragmented and inefficient response. The commission is required to file its recommendations, including any necessary legislative or regulatory changes, with the legislature by March 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4461 (on 02/27/2020)

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