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Senate 139 - Petition of John A. Hart, Jr. for legislation relative to a special commission to develop 401(k) plans for small businesses.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 05/12/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4739

Sponsor:

  • John A. Hart, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 S Referred to the committee on Community Development and Small Business
  • 01/11/07 H House concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 20 am at 10:30 in Room A-1
  • 04/03/08 H Reporting date extended to Friday, April 25, 2008 -HJ 1218
  • 04/07/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1433
  • 05/12/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4739

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