Amendment #12 to H4069

An Act enhancing public awareness of tax and fee increases

Mrs. O'Connell of Taunton moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:- 

"Chapter 3 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 38B the following section:-

Section 38B½. The committee on ways and means of each branch of the general court shall conduct no less than 6 public hearings on bills referred to them that purport to establish, increase or expand any new or existing taxes or fees. The committees shall give 3 days’ public notice prior to holding such public hearings. Each hearing shall be conducted in a distinct geographical region of the commonwealth."