Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2961: An Act establishing a legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 2961 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Carol A. Doherty, James K. Hawkins and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the chapter 70 funding formula. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education