Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 714: An Act to study raising the Chapter 70 inflation cap
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 714 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to study raising the Chapter 70 inflation cap. Primary sponsor: Ken Sweezey (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 18, 2025): Accompanied H555.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Marcus S. Vaughn and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to study the fiscal, economic, and educational impact of raising the foundation budget inflation cap. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Sweezey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 H555
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education