All Roll Calls
Yes: 11 • No: 0
MassachusettsH 4544194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act relative to Hispanic-serving institutions
Sponsored By: John J. Cronin (Democratic), Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
In Committee
House RulesJoint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Higher EducationHouse Ways and Means
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
John J. Cronin
Democratic • Senate
Michael P. Kushmerek
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 1/14/2026
Committee Favorable: Should H.4544 be reported favorable to the House?
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/5/2026HouseHearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
10/3/2025legislatureSenate concurred
9/18/2025SenateReported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Higher Education
9/15/2025HouseReferred to the committee on House Rules
8/7/2025House
Bill Text
As Filed
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