An Act to protect institutions of higher education that provide emergency aid in response to COVID-19
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2644) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Walter F. Timilty, John C. Velis, Anne M. Gobi, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect institutions of higher education that provide emergency aid in response to COVID-19. The Judiciary.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Walter F. Timilty
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect forthwith institutions of higher education that provide emergency aid in response to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, , therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/16/2020 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/16/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 4/21/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 4/28/2020 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2020 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 5/21/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 5/18/2020 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 7/6/2020 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2020, pending concurrence SJ 1594. |
| 7/30/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 9/28/2020 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday November 12, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 10/26/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 11/16/2020 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2953 |
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.