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An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

Reported by House Committee on Ways and Means  ·  194th General Court  ·  the legislature's own page

H5500  ·  Bill

51 actions

In the order the legislature recorded them.

DateBranchAction
2026-04-15HouseReported from the committee on House Ways and Means
2026-04-15HouseReported on a part of H2
2026-04-15HouseBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
2026-04-16HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
2026-04-16HouseRules suspended
2026-04-16HouseRead second
2026-04-16HouseFurther action postponed until Monday, April 27, 2026
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1588 rejected - 25 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 158)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1590 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 159)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1593 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 160)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1231 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 161)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1232 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 162)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1235 pending
2026-04-27HousePoint of Order pending
2026-04-27HousePoint of Order well taken
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1235 laid aside
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1236 rejected - 25 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 163)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1237 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 164)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1334 rejected - 30 YEAS to 123 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 165)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1317 rejected - 27 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 166)
2026-04-27HouseAmendment 1336 rejected
2026-04-27HouseOrdered to a third reading
2026-04-27HouseRules suspended
2026-04-27HouseRead third
2026-04-27HouseConsolidated amendment A (Education and Local Aid, Social Services and Veteran Services and Soldiers' Homes) adopted - 132 YEAS to 23 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 167)
2026-04-27HouseConsolidated amendment B (Health and Human Services and Aging and Independence) adopted - 136 YEAS to 20 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 168)
2026-04-28HouseAmendment 1388 rejected - 26 YEAS to 129 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 169)
2026-04-28HouseConsolidated amendment C (Public Safety and Judiciary) adopted - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 170)
2026-04-28HouseConsolidated amendment D (Public Health and Mental Health and Disability Services) adopted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 171)
2026-04-28HouseAmendment 1230 rejected - 15 YEAS to 143 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 172)
2026-04-28HouseAmendment 1482 rejected - 34 YEAS to 119 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 173)
2026-04-28HouseAmendment 1587 rejected - 27 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 174)
2026-04-28HouseAmendment 1325 rejected - 26 YEAS to 132 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 175)
2026-04-28HouseConsolidated amendment E (Constitutional Officers and State Administration and Transportation) adopted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 176)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1579 rejected - 26 YEAS to 132 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 177)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1582 rejected - 27 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 178)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1583 rejected - 26 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 179)
2026-04-29HouseConsolidated amendment F (Energy and Environmental Affairs and Housing) adopted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 180)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1218 rejected
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1233 rejected
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1234 rejected - 25 YEAS to 133 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 181)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1304 rejected - 25 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 182)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1306 rejected - 25 YEAS to 133 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 183)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1307 rejected - 24 YEAS to 134 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 184)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1308 rejected - 25 YEAS to 133 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 185)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1315 rejected - 27 YEAS to 131 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 186)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1316 rejected - 28 YEAS to 130 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 187)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1577 rejected - 25 YEAS to 133 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 188)
2026-04-29HouseAmendment 1595 rejected - 25 YEAS to 133 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 189)
2026-04-29HouseConsolidated amendment G (Labor and Economic Development) adopted - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 190)
2026-04-29HousePublished as amended, see H5501

34 recorded votes

WhenChamberRoll callQuestionTally
2026-04-27 12:12HouseNo. 158On adoption of amendment #158825–131
2026-04-27 12:32HouseNo. 159On adoption of amendment #159025–132
2026-04-27 12:42HouseNo. 160On adoption of amendment #159325–132
2026-04-27 12:52HouseNo. 161On adoption of amendment #123125–132
2026-04-27 13:06HouseNo. 162On adoption of amendment #123225–132
2026-04-27 13:21HouseNo. 163On adoption of amendment #123625–131
2026-04-27 13:31HouseNo. 164On adoption of amendment #123725–132
2026-04-27 13:44HouseNo. 165On adoption of amendment #133430–124
2026-04-27 13:53HouseNo. 166On adoption of amendment #131727–129
2026-04-27 17:03HouseNo. 167On adoption of Consolidated Amendment A132–23
2026-04-27 20:20HouseNo. 168On adoption of Consolidated Amendment B136–20
2026-04-28 12:24HouseNo. 169On adoption of amendment #138826–129
2026-04-28 12:50HouseNo. 170On adoption of Consolidated Amendment C156–0
2026-04-28 16:06HouseNo. 171On adoption of Consolidated Amendment D158–0
2026-04-28 19:53HouseNo. 172On adoption of amendment #123015–143
2026-04-28 20:04HouseNo. 173On adoption of amendment #148234–119
2026-04-28 20:18HouseNo. 174On adoption of amendment #158727–131
2026-04-28 20:23HouseNo. 175On adoption of amendment #132526–132
2026-04-28 20:32HouseNo. 176On adoption of Consolidated Amendment E158–0
2026-04-29 13:12HouseNo. 177On adoption of amendment #157926–132
2026-04-29 13:37HouseNo. 178On adoption of amendment #158227–130
2026-04-29 13:59HouseNo. 179On adoption of amendment #158326–131
2026-04-29 14:24HouseNo. 180On adoption of Consolidated Amendment F158–0
2026-04-29 17:28HouseNo. 181On adoption of amendment #123425–133
2026-04-29 17:40HouseNo. 182On adoption of amendment #130425–133
2026-04-29 17:48HouseNo. 183On adoption of amendment #130625–133
2026-04-29 17:56HouseNo. 184On adoption of amendment #130724–134
2026-04-29 18:09HouseNo. 185On adoption of amendment #130825–133
2026-04-29 18:19HouseNo. 186On adoption of amendment #131527–131
2026-04-29 18:31HouseNo. 187On adoption of amendment #131628–130
2026-04-29 18:44HouseNo. 188On adoption of amendment #157725–133
2026-04-29 18:55HouseNo. 189On adoption of amendment #159525–133
2026-04-29 19:03HouseNo. 190On adoption of Consolidated Amendment G158–0
2026-04-29 19:09HouseNo. 191On passing to be engrossed149–9

1744 amendments filed

1659 consolidated  ·  48 withdrawn  ·  29 rejected  ·  7 adopted  ·  1 laid aside

No.TitleMoved byOutcome
House AEducation & Local Aid/Social Services/VeteransAdopted
House BHealth and Human Services & Aging and IndependenceAdopted
House CPublic Safety and JudiciaryAdopted
House DPublic Health & Mental Health and Disability ServicesAdopted
House EConstitutional Officers & State Administration/TransportationAdopted
House FEnergy and Environmental Affairs & HousingAdopted
House GLabor and Economic DevelopmentAdopted
House 74Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Grant ProgramMary S. KeefeWithdrawn
House 153Fossil Fuel Free 529sSteven OwensWithdrawn
House 154Eliminating the Sales Tax Exemption for Aircraft & PartsSteven OwensWithdrawn
House 163Community Schools ProgramSean ReidWithdrawn
House 190Saving Towards Affordable and Sustainable Homeownership (STATSH)Christopher J. WorrellWithdrawn
House 215Bilingual outreach services SpringfieldShirley B. ArriagaWithdrawn
House 221Increasing Estate Tax to $3 million Steven S. HowittWithdrawn
House 245Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax Exemption for MunicipalitiesSteven S. HowittWithdrawn
House 262Economic Development Council extend Pilot ProgramShirley B. ArriagaWithdrawn
House 275North Avenue pavement resurfacingKate Lipper-GarabedianWithdrawn
House 276Hoover Elementary renovationsKate Lipper-GarabedianWithdrawn
House 280Microtransit CommissionTricia Farley-BouvierWithdrawn
House 345Prince Hall Grand Lodge of MassachusettsChynah TylerWithdrawn
House 363Options CounselingThomas M. StanleyWithdrawn
House 444Southcoast Health Ultrasound EquipmentSteven S. HowittWithdrawn
House 457Clarifying Rate Setting Processes for Home Health and Home Care ServicesCarmine Lawrence GentileWithdrawn
House 463Reducing Incidence and Death from Pancreatic CancerCarmine Lawrence GentileWithdrawn
House 507District Local Technical Assistance and Federal Grant Support Paul J. DonatoWithdrawn
House 523For Fire Department EquipmentHomar GómezWithdrawn
House 532Promoting An Comprehensive and Inclusive School CurriculumSteven UltrinoWithdrawn
House 712Live Table Games at Plainridge Park CasinoMarcus S. VaughnWithdrawn
House 746Abilities DanceTommy VitoloWithdrawn
House 755Ascentria Care AllianceDaniel CahillWithdrawn
House 766Boys and Girls Club of Greater HaverhillAndres X. VargasWithdrawn
House 783Affordable Housing Trust Fund Christopher J. WorrellWithdrawn
House 790Raynham ParkDennis C. GallagherWithdrawn
House 792Haverhill Inner City Boxing ClubAndres X. VargasWithdrawn
House 901Plymouth YMCA- Camp Clark DocksMichelle L. BadgerWithdrawn
House 905Neighborhood Birthing Center Christopher J. WorrellWithdrawn
House 1100Local Fiscal StabilizationJohn R. GaskeyWithdrawn
House 1136Enhanced Medicaid Payments for Extremely High Public Pay Community HospitalsCarole A. FiolaWithdrawn
House 1207Hoops and Handles (Youth Mentorship Initiative)Francisco E. PaulinoWithdrawn
House 1208Supportive Housing Flex PoolRita A. MendesWithdrawn
House 1218Data Center CommissionKelly W. PeaseRejected
House 1230Rural School AidNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1231Supporting Overtime Workers through Income Tax ReliefNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1232Suspend the Gas Tax Nicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1233Residency and Eligibility Requirements for State-Funded BenefitsNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1234Suspending Public Benefit and Public Policy Charges on Utility BillsNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1235Reduce the Sales TaxNicholas A. BoldygaLaid aside
House 1236Supporting Service Industry Workers Through Tip Income Tax ReliefNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1237Supporting Retirement Income Security for SeniorsNicholas A. BoldygaRejected
House 1238Coverage for Dental ServicesSimon CataldoWithdrawn
House 1260Tewksbury Hospital Campus Safety Minimum Standard Requirements David Allen RobertsonWithdrawn
House 1262Tewksbury Hospital Bed Preservation LanguageDavid Allen RobertsonWithdrawn
House 1304Special education thresholdAlyson M. Sullivan-AlmeidaRejected
House 1306Reimbursement for Average Per Pupil Special Education CostsAlyson M. Sullivan-AlmeidaRejected
House 1307Fully Funding Regional School TransportationAlyson M. Sullivan-AlmeidaRejected
House 1308Increasing Unrestricted General Local Aid by 10%Alyson M. Sullivan-AlmeidaRejected
House 1315Excess Revenue to Local AidBradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1316Directing Reversions to UGGABradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1317Municipal Tax Amnesty Bradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1325No Cost Calls Funding to UGGA Bradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1329Rolling StockBradley H. Jones, Jr.Withdrawn
House 1334Conservation Land Tax CreditBradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1336Authorizing Multi-Year Implementation of Proposition 2 1/2 Overrides Bradley H. Jones, Jr.Rejected
House 1339Override Prevention Task ForceBradley H. Jones, Jr.Withdrawn
House 1363Motor Vehicle Excise Tax ReviewPatrick Joseph KearneyWithdrawn
House 1388Eliminating Cashless BailSteven George XiarhosRejected
House 1390ActivateDavid BieleWithdrawn
House 1423Restore Education Support Funding through UMass CBAs and SUCCESS GrantsDavid M. RogersWithdrawn
House 1433Bay State Banner Christopher J. WorrellWithdrawn
House 1457Establish a resolution trust fund for receipt of reasonable mortgage paymentsMichelle M. DuBoisWithdrawn
House 1482Covid credit to public health and safety officialsAlyson M. Sullivan-AlmeidaRejected
House 1484Tewksbury Hospital Minimal Security Standards (Redrafted)David Allen RobertsonWithdrawn
House 1485Tewksbury Hospital Bed Preservation Language (Redraft)David Allen RobertsonWithdrawn
House 1528Friends and Mentors IncMichelle M. DuBoisWithdrawn
House 1577An Act relative to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in welfare programsMarc T. LombardoRejected
House 1579HomeBASE Citizenship RequirementKenneth P. SweezeyRejected
House 1580 Vocational School Admissions ReformKenneth P. SweezeyWithdrawn
House 1582MBTA Communities Act ComplianceKenneth P. SweezeyRejected
House 1583An Act relative to reform the right to shelterMarc T. LombardoRejected
House 1587An Act relative to identification to voteMarc T. LombardoRejected
House 1588An Act relative to reducing the sales tax to 5%Marc T. LombardoRejected
House 1590An Act relative to reducing the income tax to 4.0%Marc T. LombardoRejected
House 1593An Act to exempt tax on overtimeMarc T. LombardoRejected
House 1595An Act relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the CommonwealthMarc T. LombardoRejected
House 1710Expanding Access to the Earned Income Tax CreditMarjorie C. DeckerWithdrawn

Showing 85 of 1744. An amendment marked consolidated was folded into a consolidated amendment, which under House Rule 33F cannot be adopted except by a roll call.

1 committee vote

Ways and Means (H)  ·  2026-04-15 11:30  ·  H.2 “An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth" in part; as amended

favorable · 22

reserve right · 8

no action · 4

Positions are the four the committee itself records. Reserving a right is not an abstention and no action is not an absence.

Committee actions

ActionCommittee
In PartWays and Means (H)
Place in ODSteering, Policy and Scheduling (H)
Correctly DrawnBills in the Third Reading (H)

Every action here is as the legislature published it. A bill that drew no recorded vote is the ordinary case: the House records roughly 150 a year.