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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reform the distribution of unrestricted local aid . Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform the distribution of unrestricted local aid in Massachusetts. It establishes a commission to study the current formula used to allocate general local aid, including unrestricted general government aid, lottery aid, and additional assistance aid to municipalities. The commission will evaluate the effectiveness and equity of the existing formula and make recommendations to create a more equitable distribution of these funds. The commission will be composed of government officials, legislators, and representatives from various organizations, including the Massachusetts Municipal Association, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations, including any proposed new or revised local aid formulas, by March 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Brian Ashe (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Eric Lesser (D),
Mike Moore (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 01/09/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1194 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1194.pdf |
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