An Act to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2659) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equal stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- James B. Eldridge
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers who were excluded from the stimulus provisions of the federal CARES Act, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 4/21/2020 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 4/21/2020 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 4/23/2020 | House | House concurred |
| 5/15/2020 | Joint |
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| 5/15/2020 | Joint | Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD |
| 5/15/2020 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/19/2020 from 09:00 AM-11:00 AM in Virtual Hearing |
| 5/26/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 16, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 6/11/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/18/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 7/2/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/16/2020 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5109 |
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