1/23/25, 11:00 AM - Informal Session: House Session, House Chamber
| Status: | Normal |
| Date/Time: | 1/23/25 11:00 AM |
| Location: | House Chamber |
| Committee: | House Session (HS) |
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Speaker List:
- Rep Donato Chair
- Timothy Carroll Mass House of Representatives
Synopsis:
The legislative committee hearing, led by Chair Rep Donato, was a session primarily focused on messages from the Governor concerning budgetary and legislative matters. Rep Donato commenced the meeting by introducing Karush, Fabud Nashe, and Enya Cara, high school juniors visiting to observe the legislative process. Following this introduction, Timothy Carroll from the Massachusetts House of Representatives communicated several formal messages from the Governor.
One of the significant items discussed was the Governor's submission of the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This budget was filed on January 22nd and forwarded to the Committee on Ways and Means. Additional messages from the Governor included requests for supplemental appropriations and initiatives to ensure resilient infrastructure supporting higher education transformation. These communications were scheduled for review by the appropriate committees, namely the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Higher Education.
In a different segment of the meeting, Timothy Carroll presented a resolution filed by Representative Galvin of Canton that congratulated Anthony R. Pate on his 100th birthday. After a brief discussion and the suspension of rules, the resolution was adopted by the assembly with unanimous support.
Chair Rep Donato further guided proceedings to adopt a routine order concerning the next meeting schedule, which was set for the following Monday at 11 AM during an informal session. The hearing concluded with Rep Donato announcing the successful adjournment of the house. This session was emphasized by formality and ceremonial procedure, highlighting routine legislative functions and the acknowledgment of significant community milestones.
