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MA H3128
To direct the Office of Administration and Finance, as well as the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts State Senate to study the feasibility of constructing a 21st Century Courthouse in Hampden County, located in the City of Springfield
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition of John C. Velis and Sean Curran for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the feasibility and benefits of the construction of a new Hampden County District courthouse in the city of Springfield. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Office of Administration and Finance, as well as the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts State Senate, to study the feasibility of constructing a 21st-century courthouse in Hampden County, located in the City of Springfield. The study will investigate the feasibility of building a state-of-the-art courthouse with modern technology, evaluate the fiscal impacts and potential job creation, and examine the design and construction costs of recent courthouses in New England and across the country. The study will be conducted by a commission consisting of various stakeholders, including justices, representatives from the legal and business communities, and members of the legislature. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislative committees and the Secretary of Administration and Finance by January 6, 2018.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3128 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3128.pdf |
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