3/31/25, 11:00 AM - Informal Session: House Session, House Chamber
| Status: | Normal |
| Date/Time: | 3/31/25 11:00 AM |
| Location: | House Chamber |
| Committee: | House Session (HS) |
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Speaker List:
Rep Donato - Presiding Officer
Elizabeth Thompson - Office of the Clerk of the House
Rep LaNatra - Representative involved in introducing guests
Rep Sweezey - Representative involved in introducing guests
Rep Thurber - Representative involved in introducing guests
Mr. Mariano - Representative from Quincy
Mr. Meridian - Representative from Grover
Bill List:
No specific bills are mentioned in the provided text segment.
Synopsis:
The legislative session opened with Representative Donato calling the House to order, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, joined by members and guests. During the opening proceedings, Rep Donato introduced special guests from local high schools, celebrating recent athletic achievements. Together with Representatives LaNatra, Sweezey, and Thurber, Rep Donato welcomed the victorious sports teams from Pembroke High School and Somerset Berkeley Regional High School, honoring them for their state championship victories in indoor track and field, field hockey, and boys basketball. The representatives took time to commend these young athletes for their hard work and success, emphasizing the importance of such achievements to the local communities they represent.
Next, the session proceeded with routine legislative formalities. Elizabeth Thompson from the Office of the Clerk read an order concerning the House's adjournment schedule, stating that the House would reconvene next on Thursday at 11:00 AM. The order was put to a voice vote, and it was adopted without opposition. Following this, Mr. Mariano of Quincy presented an order to the clerk, though the specifics of this order were not detailed in the provided text. Finally, Mr. Meridian of Grover moved for the House to adjourn, which was agreed upon by the members present, and the House was scheduled to meet next in an informal session.
Throughout the proceedings, there was no mention of specific bills or legislative discussions. Instead, the session focused primarily on recognizing local achievements and managing the schedule of the House. The introduction of young athletes and their accomplishments provided a community-focused aspect to the session, highlighting the representatives' engagement with their local constituents and schools. Overall, the session was characterized by ceremonial recognitions and procedural activities rather than detailed legislative debates or discussions.
