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H555Introduced in the House

Establishing a legislative commission to study and make recommendations regarding the chapter 70 funding formula

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Carol Doherty, District 03-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

September 18, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Education

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Accompanied by H678 and H714

  5. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

  6. Discharged to the committee on House Rules

  7. Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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