Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H5168

Introduced
3/2/26  
Refer
3/2/26  

Caption

Study Order

Impact

The bill impacts state laws by empowering the committee to address a range of administrative issues and make recommendations for legislative action. By facilitating a detailed study of these topics, the bill can pave the way for potential reforms in state administration and how it interacts with public records and official designations. If implemented effectively, the findings could lead to streamlined operations within state administration and enhance transparency regarding public records.

Summary

House Bill 5168, also known as the Study Order, is a legislative order aimed at enabling the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to conduct a thorough investigation and study related to various administrative and regulatory topics. These topics include public records, the proclamation of certain days, and other related issues within the jurisdiction of state administration. This bill is significant as it assigns comprehensive oversight responsibilities to the committee, allowing them to draft necessary legislation based on their findings.

Contention

While the summary and potential benefits of H5168 appear straightforward, the bill may attract various points of contention from different stakeholders. Critics could argue that such study orders may lead to unnecessary bureaucracy or that they might distract from pressing issues needing immediate legislative attention. Additionally, any proposals resulting from this study may face scrutiny based on their implications for state regulations and public engagement.

Voting_history

As of the latest updates, there are no available records regarding the voting history or any actions taken related to House Bill 5168. Further details would typically include how the bill was received by other legislative bodies, discussions surrounding it in committees, and any amendments proposed during the legislative process.

Companion Bills

MA H3413

Replaces Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey Lampson Brook Farm in Belchertown to the Nipmuc People and the Historic Jepson Farmstead Parcel to the New England Small Farm Institute

MA H3338

Replaces Proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day

MA H3344

Replaces Making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees

MA H3353

Replaces Relative to corporate filing requirements

MA H3304

Replaces Relative to making Election Day a state holiday

MA H3320

Replaces Designating the Black Swallowtail as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official butterfly in honor of William P. Callahan III

MA H3322

Replaces Relative to regulation of privatization contracts

MA H3294

Replaces Relative to access to statements of financial interest

MA H3412

Replaces Relative to LGBTQ+ Veterans Day

MA H3316

Replaces To promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know

Previously Filed As

MA H5311

Study Order

MA H5281

Study Order

MA H5323

Study Order

MA H4883

Study Order

MA H5065

Study Order

MA H5211

Study Order

MA H5318

Study Order

MA H5164

Study Order

MA H4931

Study Order

MA H4677

Study Order

Similar Bills

MA H5281

Study Order

MA S2886

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on The Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.

MA S2931

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to to health care financing matters.

MA H5323

Study Order

MA S2798

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public safety matters.

MA H5149

Study Order

MA S2786

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters.

MA S2774

Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy matters.