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S.3055

Clarifying the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Clarifies the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments in Massachusetts.

This bill clarifies the operation of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, establishing it as the regional body politic and corporate for municipalities within Franklin County and any others granted membership. The council will operate under a charter as per section 20 of chapter 34B of the General Laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

May 13

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jun 15

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

May 13

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

May 13

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time