MA S2097

Bill

Relative to protecting the taxpayers of the Commonwealth

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
11/17/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect the taxpayers of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect the taxpayers of the Commonwealth by ensuring that all design, engineering, and inspection services are subject to the provisions of Chapter 7, Sections 52-55 of the Massachusetts General Laws. These sections establish requirements for the selection and hiring of designers and consultants for public projects, such as requiring competitive bidding and qualifications-based selection, in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Marc Pacheco (D)*,

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/17/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2097

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2097
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2097.pdf

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H3128	Relative to privatization contracts	Accompanied a study order, see H4969	Similar To
H3146	Relative to MWRA employees	Accompanied a study order, see H4969	Similar To
H3982	Resolve relative to protecting the archaeological, geological and fossil resources of Massachusetts	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
H4005	Relative to the water supply protection trust	Chapter 66 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To
H4047	Message from His Excellency the Governor returning with his objections thereto in writing the engrossed Bill relative to the water supply protection trust (see House, No. 4005). August 3, 2021	See H4005	Similar To
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MA S2097

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