S 2986: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to state administration and regulatory oversight matters.

Official summary

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Senate, March, 5, 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of Jean Conway, for legislation to prohibit state funds to be allocated to any agency, school, university, etc. that does research on animals; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2138) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reduce the costs for small businesses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2140) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to SAVE tax dollars in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2158) of John F. Keenan and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to municipal light plants to expand protection for other plant services, telecommunications and cable services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the flag of the commonwealth and the naval and maritime flag; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2204) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2986).

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 12, 2026Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
2. March 5, 2026Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
3. March 5, 2026Accompanied by S2117, S2138, S2140, S2158, S2170 and S2204
4. March 5, 2026Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (under JR10)