Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1997: Resolve to establish a commission to report on the moral budget
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1997 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve to establish a commission to report on the moral budget. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3002.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1997) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and report on the impact that passage of the People’s Budget would have on Massachusetts. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
“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 (under JR10), see S3002
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue