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House 3759 - Petition of F. Jay Barrows and others for legislation to establish a substance screening program within the Department of Transitional Assistance.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 11/27/07 H Accompanied a study order, see H4358

Sponsor:

  • F. Jay Barrows

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • 11/27/07 H Accompanied a study order, see H4358

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