An Act investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws
This bill creates a special commission to study how Massachusetts' minimum pricing laws affect the economy and small businesses. The commission will include government officials, industry representatives, health advocates, and experts in finance and economics to examine current state rules and compare them with neighboring states. During its investigation, the group will analyze how these laws influence product costs and may hold public hearings to gather data and testimony. The commission is required to submit a final report with findings and potential legislative changes to the governor and state officials within one year of the bill taking effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jan 25, 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
5
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jan 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Oct 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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