MA S1748

Bill

MA S1748

Relative to taxes and fee transparency

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to taxes and fee transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 3 of the General Laws to require the committee on ways and means of each branch of the general court to conduct at least 3 public hearings on any bills that propose to establish, increase, or expand new or existing taxes or fees. The bill specifies that the hearings must be held in different cities - Boston, Worcester, and Springfield - to ensure geographical representation across the Commonwealth, and that 14 days' public notice must be given prior to the hearings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Ryan Fattman (R), Donald Humason (R), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1748

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1748
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1748.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H331	Relative to greater transparency and accountability for out of district placement costs	Accompanied a new draft, see H4390	Similar To
H4112	Relative to patient safety and hospital transparency	No further action taken	Similar To
H4481	State Administration and Regulatory Oversight	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S1757	To increase the transparency of the Massachusetts Historical Commission	Accompanied a study order, see H4481	Similar To
S365	Restoring financial transparency in presidential elections	Accompanied a study order, see S2399	Similar To

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