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H2285Introduced in the House

Creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities

Introduced

Introduced by Steven Howitt, District 04-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5065

February 12, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. Accompanied a study order, see H5065

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