S 3083 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

Summary
Senate, May 7, 2026 -- (Filed by Mr. Tarr et al) Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to “An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment,” as pending before the Massachusetts State Senate.
Bill status in committee 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Failed
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 7, 2026

How they voted

5–35
Failed
Total votes 40
May 7, 2026
D Democratic35
35 Nay
100% Nay
R Republican5
5 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 7, 2026
Vote failed
Senate Vote: fail (5-35)
senate
May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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