The committee took no formal votes but adjourned with unanimous consent, leaving open the possibility of favorable reports on both bills in subsequent sessions.
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1. The accuracy of statements regarding the Enough Act’s funding mechanisms, including the proposed alcohol tax revenue estimates and the allocation percentages for community schools.
2. Claims about the scale and impact of integrated student support programs such as City Connects, including service numbers and cost estimates.
3. The extent of local support and any opposition to House Bills 5388 and 5365, particularly community responses to Marion’s land transfer and Falmouth’s licensing commission proposal.
4. The operational details of Falmouth’s current licensing administration and the projected benefits of establishing a dedicated commission.
5. Data on poverty and food insecurity rates cited during the Enough Act hearings to contextualize the bill’s urgency and potential impact.
6. The legislative timeline and likelihood of the Enough Act advancing with a favorable report, including any amendments or modifications anticipated.
Sources
1. Massachusetts General Court Hearings & Events: Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses, June 20, 2026 https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5636
2. Massachusetts General Court Hearings & Events: Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, June 20, 2026 https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5684
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