S 2055 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act improving government accountability

This bill amends state laws to improve transparency and oversight within the Massachusetts State Auditor's office. It primarily affects the Auditor's internal structure by removing specific deputy roles and updating the titles of remaining staff positions. The legislation also expands the Auditor's authority to review new laws and regulations for their financial impact on cities and towns, requiring agencies to share impact statements. Additionally, it clarifies the Auditor's power to request records, including electronic data, and mandates timely responses to such requests.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 22, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 22, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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