This is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) that authorizes the Higher Education committee to study House Document 1448 on higher education opportunities during a legislative recess. The committee must report its findings, recommendations, and draft legislation to the General Court by December 31, 2026. It does not create new laws but sets a process for future policy development. The bill was recently referred to the committee on Joint Rules for further action.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to funeral homes, motor vehicles and other related matters.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to make an investigation and study of House documents numbered 217, 237, 240, 245, 255, 274 and 294, relative to parent supports, day cares and other related matters.
H 5104 is a procedural study resolution, not a policy bill. It authorizes the Higher Education committee to investigate six related House documents (H1436, H1437, H1446, H1460, H1464, H4113) focused on "debt-free education" and other higher education matters. The committee must study these documents and submit recommendations with draft legislation by December 31, 2026. This resolution does not change laws itself but may lead to future bills based on the committee's findings.
H 5106 is a procedural bill authorizing the Massachusetts House Committee on Higher Education to study two specific documents (H1439 and H1445) about student representation in higher education and public-private partnerships. The committee must investigate these topics and report findings, recommendations, and draft legislation to the full House by December 31, 2026. This bill does not enact policy changes but sets a process for future legislative action based on the committee's study. It directly affects the committee's work and potential future bills addressing student representation and partnership models in higher education.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.
December 15, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 383) of John F. Keenan for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 442) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a special commission on special education funding; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 454) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to conduct a study on the delivery of special education services; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 455) of Bruce E. Tarr relative to the foundation funding of special education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2864).
Order authorizing the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to neighborhood stabilization.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to agriculture, land use and environment.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to the MBTA Communities Act and other municipal matters.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to artificial intelligence.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to support the pursuit of justice against ICE. The Judiciary.
