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MA S2302

Relative to the Hampshire Council of Governments


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Introduced
07/22/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Hampshire Council of Governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill provides for the dissolution of the Hampshire Council of Governments and the transfer of its liabilities and assets to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: transferring the council's pension liability to the Hampshire Regional Retirement System, providing uninterrupted health benefits coverage for council employees and retirees through the Group Insurance Commission, and transferring the council's real property and county road responsibilities to state agencies. The bill also appropriates $6.5 million from the General Fund to cover expenses related to the council's dissolution.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Reported on the residue by S2744 (on 06/04/2020)

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