MA S2081

Bill

Resolve regarding revitalizing the right of free petition

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to revitalize the right of free petition. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to revitalize the right of free petition in Massachusetts. It proposes the creation of a special committee or commission to educate the public on the availability and process of filing legislative proposals, such as bills, resolves, resolutions, and constitutional amendments, under the state's right of free petition. The committee would hold public hearings across the state to gather input, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth would publish and disseminate information on how to exercise this right. The goal is to encourage more individuals to bring forward ideas and proposals for the benefit of the government and society.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Jason Lewis (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2620 (on 01/24/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2081

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2081
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2081.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3688	Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts	No further action taken	Similar To
H3700	Resolve in favor of a certain employee of the Monson Developmental Center	No further action taken	Similar To
S1079	Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S2013	Providing for third party expert evaluation of scope of practice legislation	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S259	Resolve establishing a study of the gaming market in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2728	Similar To
S2620	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate and House documents relative to state administration and regulatory oversight matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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