Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 385: Resolve to examine Chapter 70 funding
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 385 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve to examine Chapter 70 funding. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Accompanied S400.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 385) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine Chapter 70 funding. Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th 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
- Accompanied S400
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Education