H 2999 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

HD 2714 requires Massachusetts governmental agencies forming joint purchasing committees (for shared procurement of goods/services) to include at least 25% labor representatives elected by workers' unions. The bill also mandates one retiree member appointed by the Retired State, County, and Municipal Association of Massachusetts. All committee members, including labor and retiree representatives, serve as voting members. This directly affects state/local agencies using joint purchasing agreements and ensures worker and retiree input in procurement decisions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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5
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Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
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Steve Xiarhos
RRepublican
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5th Barnstable