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S 2226

Authorizes the comptroller of the city of New York to enforce and investigate certain violations of the state minimum wage

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Ramos

Creates an Emergency Assistance Shelter System Oversight Commission to evaluate cost-effectiveness and monthly expenditures, reporting to lawmakers.

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Bill Summary · S 2226

Summary — S.2226 (Senate Docket No. 308, 2025-2026 General Court)

Status note: the bill text in the provided packet is a Massachusetts Senate bill filed as Senate Docket No. 308 and presented by Sen. Bruce E. Tarr. Some supplied metadata (sponsors, dates, committee referrals) is inconsistent; below focuses on the bill text and the recorded filing/committee actions included with that text.

Purpose

To create a permanent oversight commission charged with continually evaluating the cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s emergency assistance shelter system and conducting monthly reviews of all related expenditures.

Key provisions

  • Establishes an "Emergency Assistance Shelter System Oversight Commission" to evaluate and report on the cost-effectiveness of operating the state’s emergency assistance shelter system.
  • Requires the commission to conduct monthly evaluations of all expenditures related to the system, explicitly including goods and services provided to individuals in shelters.
  • Directs the commission to submit a monthly written report, including any recommendations, to the clerks of the Massachusetts House and Senate no later than the 15th of each month.

Commission composition

The commission consists of:
- Chairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means (or their designees) serving as co-chairs;
- 1 member appointed by the Speaker of the House;
- 1 member appointed by the Senate President;
- 1 member appointed by the House minority leader;
- 1 member appointed by the Senate minority leader;
- Executive Director of the Office for Refugees and Immigrants (or designee);
- Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities (or designee);
- Secretary of Health and Human Services (or designee);
- Secretary of Administration and Finance (or designee);
- 1 member appointed by the Office of the Veteran Advocate.

Who would be affected

  • State executive agencies involved in shelter operations and funding (Housing & Livable Communities; Health & Human Services; Administration & Finance; Office for Refugees and Immigrants);
  • Providers and contractors that supply goods and services to emergency shelters (procurement and contract oversight could be affected by commission findings);
  • Legislative budget and oversight bodies (monthly reports to clerks and involvement of Ways & Means chairs).

Potential impact

  • Increased, ongoing fiscal oversight and transparency of shelter expenditures.
  • Potential identification of cost-saving opportunities or inefficiencies across shelter operations and procurement.
  • Additional administrative reporting and interagency coordination obligations.
  • Possible influence on budgeting, contracting, and program design tied to shelter services.

Legislative status & timeline (from provided record)

  • Filed as Senate Docket No. 308 and presented by Bruce E. Tarr (filed 1/10/2025).
  • Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (recorded 2/27/2025).
  • Multiple hearing dates were scheduled for 10/29/2025 (records show several scheduling entries and updates).
  • Note: other supplied metadata (e.g., "REFERRED TO LABOR," different sponsor names) conflicts with the bill text record; consult the official Massachusetts legislative website for the authoritative, up-to-date status.

Notes

  • The bill text does not specify an effective date; absent such language, measures typically take effect upon enactment according to standard practice, but consult the enacted law for specifics.
  • Because of conflicting metadata in the materials provided, readers should verify sponsor names and current referral/status on the official legislative docket.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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