H 1256 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority

This bill amends state law to allow specific university construction projects to use supplemental funding managed by the Massachusetts State College Building Authority. It directly affects state universities by permitting them to access additional financial resources for building initiatives that were previously restricted. The key provision removes legal barriers preventing these projects from utilizing the authority's funds, ensuring they can proceed with necessary capital improvements. This change aims to streamline funding access for higher education infrastructure without altering the overall budget or creating new programs.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Higher Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Kate Donaghue
DDemocratic
MA
19th Worcester