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MA H4887

Providing for a special legislative commission to study certain joint support programs


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Introduced
08/13/2018
In Committee
08/13/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to economic development in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4732, amended), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment C of House, No. 4889). August 13, 2018.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study data and programs related to providing joint support for stable housing and increasing economic self-sufficiency. The commission will examine program components, outcomes, and participant feedback to develop recommendations for economic mobility and financial stability programs for families and individuals with extremely low incomes. The commission will also examine the impacts of "cliff effects" on low-income households and ways to adjust assistance in response to changes in income. The commission will include a range of state officials and representatives from various housing and community organizations, and it is required to file a report with its findings and recommendations by December 31, 2019.

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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