3/6/25, 11:00 AM - Informal Session: House Session, House Chamber
| Status: | Normal |
| Date/Time: | 3/6/25 11:00 AM |
| Location: | House Chamber |
| Committee: | House Session (HS) |
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Speaker List:
- Rep Donato - Presiding Officer
- Timothy Carroll - Office of the Clerk of the House
- Representative Linsky - Natick
- Representative Livingstone - Boston
- Representative Phillips - Sharon
- Representative Scanlon - North Attleboro
- Representative Sabadosa - Northampton
- Representative Worrall - Boston
- Ms. Badger - Representative, Plymouth
- Michael Moran - Representative, Boston
- Mr. Galvin - Representative, Canton
- Mr. Muradian - Representative, Grafton
- Mr. Mariano - Representative, Quincy
Bill List:
- Senate Number 18 - Proposed joint rules for the Senate and House of Representatives for the 2025-2026 legislative session
- House Document Number 2026
Synopsis:
The legislative committee hearing, led by Rep Donato, primarily involved routine procedures with a focus on resolutions and orders rather than in-depth debate over specific bills or issues. The hearing opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by reports from the committee outlined by Timothy Carroll from the Office of the Clerk of the House. A series of resolutions were presented and adopted unanimously by voice vote. These resolutions included commendations and recognitions, such as congratulating Mark Boygeon for achieving Eagle Scout status and acknowledging the National Autism Center's recognition of the first annual profound autism day in Massachusetts proposed by Representative Livingstone and others. Furthermore, Representative Sabadosa acknowledged Sydney Zachary Moss's lifelong service on his 100th birthday, and Representative Worrall commemorated Ramadan.
The session then proceeded to the introduction of Senate number 18, concerning proposed joint rules for the upcoming legislative session. The Senate had not concurred with the house amendment, suggesting revisions that aligned with House document number 2026. This continued a back-and-forth process involving endorsements, amendments, and the appointment of a committee of conference, which included Senators Cream, Lovely, and Fattman. There was also an appointment of a conference committee from the House side involving Representatives Michael Moran, Galvin, and Muradian.
Through procedural motions led by Ms. Badger, the House moved to suspend rules and attempted to reach a concurrence. However, the House did not concur with the proposed Senate amendments. Mr. Mariano from Quincy then facilitated the decision-making process through orders regarding the future schedule of the House meeting. The session was adjourned to reconvene on the following Monday in an informal session.
Throughout the session, the focus was more on administrative processes and recognition-oriented resolutions than on any contentious legislative issues. The hearing, while conducted in a straightforward manner, exemplified the procedural norms and the bipartisan recognition expected in regular legislative functions. The hearing did not present any substantial debates or testimonies relating to emergency assistance shelters or other specific socioeconomic issues.
