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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Joint Committee on Higher Education 189th (2015 - 2016)


Bill No. Bill Title Sponsor Arrived Hearing Schedule
H.14  An Act relative to higher education boards of trustees Inspector General 3/10/2015 Scheduled for
6/17/2015 11:00 AM
S.650  An Act creating a sexual assault climate survey for Massachusetts colleges and universities Brownsberger, William N. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/3/2015 11:00 AM
S.651  An Act for reimbursement for costs of the ‘Learning Contract’ Chandler, Harriett L. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM
S.652  An Act to expand UMMS class size and allow up to 25 non-Massachusetts residents Chandler, Harriett L. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
9/16/2015 10:30 AM
S.654  An Act regarding higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth Chang-Diaz, Sonia (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
7/15/2015 11:00 AM
S.655  An Act to establish a commission to study the feasibility of creating and funding a universal children's savings account Chang-Diaz, Sonia (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
9/16/2015 10:30 AM
S.656  An Act codifying and reforming the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program Donoghue, Eileen M. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM
S.665  An Act establishing an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need Eldridge, James B. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM
S.666  An Act regarding tuition equity for high school graduates in the Commonwealth Forry, Linda Dorcena (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
7/15/2015 11:00 AM
S.667  An Act relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts Jehlen, Patricia D. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/17/2015 11:00 AM
S.668  An Act to require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions Lewis, Jason M. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/3/2015 11:00 AM
S.669  An Act to expand veterans survivor benefits Lewis, Jason M. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM
S.670  An Act creating a right to representation for college students in some school disciplinary matters L'Italien, Barbara A. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/3/2015 11:00 AM
S.672  An Act creating higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities L'Italien, Barbara A. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/21/2015 11:00 AM
S.674  An Act to ensure equal access to college course materials for visually impaired students McGee, Thomas M. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/21/2015 11:00 AM
S.675  An Act relative to open textbooks Moore, Michael O. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/3/2015 11:00 AM
S.676  An Act relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty Moore, Michael O. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/17/2015 11:00 AM
S.677  An Act relative to public higher education transfers Moore, Michael O. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/17/2015 11:00 AM
S.679  An Act concerning sexual violence on higher education campuses Moore, Michael O. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
6/3/2015 11:00 AM
S.680  An Act to promote higher education among employees of human services provider organizations Spilka, Karen E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM
S.681  An Act to provide a no pay for higher education law Tarr, Bruce E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
9/16/2015 10:30 AM
S.682  An Act to provide a higher education, training and service income law Tarr, Bruce E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
9/16/2015 10:30 AM
S.684  An Act regarding oversight on eligibility for tuition and fee waivers Tarr, Bruce E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
7/15/2015 11:00 AM
S.685  An Act authorizing performance-based education funding Tarr, Bruce E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
9/16/2015 10:30 AM
S.686  An Act to establish a Master of Library Science assistance program Timilty, James E. (SEN) 4/15/2015 Scheduled for
10/7/2015 10:30 AM