Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1447: An Act relative to the endowment match program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1447 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the endowment match program. Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1447) of Michael P. Kushmerek and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to encourage private fundraising by public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kushmerek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/11/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Higher Education