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MA H2786

MA H2786
Relative to soliciting and rewarding suggestions from residents to reduce costs of government


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the Suggestions Awards Board within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to offer certain financial awards to citizens for suggestions reducing the cost of government. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 31A of chapter 7 of the General Laws to expand eligibility for awards for cost-saving suggestions to include any resident of the Commonwealth, not just government officers and employees. It also establishes a new provision that any award given to a successful suggestion will be equal to one percent of the expected cost reduction to state government, with a maximum award of $10,000. This aims to incentivize broader public participation in identifying ways to make government operations more efficient and less expensive.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4102 (on 03/21/2016)

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