Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3316: An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3316 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know. Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5168.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3316) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins that the website of the Secretary of the Commonwealth contain the total amount of income tax paid by residents of the Commonwealth to the federal government and the percent of those dollars appropriated for certain discretionary spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5168
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight