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Senate 2245 - Petition of Benjamin B. Downing, Brian A. Joyce, James E. Timilty, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the recruitment and retention of college graduates and skilled workers for the Commonwealth's workforce.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2615 -SJ 1502

Sponsor:

  • Benjamin B. Downing

All Bill Actions

  • 03/29/07 S Referred to the committee on Joint Rules -SJ 133
  • 04/04/07 S Rules suspended
  • 04/04/07 S Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development -SJ 143
  • 05/24/07 H House concurred -HJ 425
  • Public Hearing date Feb 13 am at 10:00 in Room B-2
  • 04/24/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2615 -SJ 1502

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Bills are the most common form of proposals for laws. In order to become a law, a bill must be approved by a majority vote in both the House and the Senate, and then must be approved by the Governor.