Transcript Highlights:

• They can file an OK 4th made it. They can file something with any on-site through the chair.
• They can file a parent can file an objection or resident.
• According to the statute, can file an objection through the committee.
• I'm looking at your the pattern of bills that you have to file. Sure.
• So this is and there wasn't a bill filed last year in the House on this issue.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I would move House File 748 to the General Register.
• So House File 748 is a response to addressing a lot of these concerns that a whole variety of stakeholders
• Updates to the original 2023 statue through House file for a 7, 4, 8, are essential growing communities
• Through House File 748, we can work toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also prioritizing
• Future crashes—excuse me—like the one yesterday will not exist, guaranteed 100 percent, if House File

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 748, a bill revising Minnesota’s transportation greenhouse gas and vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impact assessment requirements for trunk highway projects. The chair first moved and adopted the A2 author’s amendment and then the A3 amendment, which was described as adding implementation time and project exemptions when federal dollars are available. The bill author explained that the measure responds to concerns from stakeholders that the current law can force costly mitigation, delay or stop safety and capacity projects, and create uncertainty because key implementation details are still being developed by a technical advisory committee. Testimony was split. County and city engineers, county commissioners, the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities generally supported the bill, arguing that the current requirements can add 20% to 40% or more to project costs, are difficult to administer, and could jeopardize critical safety improvements, congestion relief, and federal funding. They cited examples such as Scott County and Trunk Highway 65, and said VMT mitigation is especially hard to quantify and fund. Opponents, including Move Minnesota and Sierra Club, argued that safety and climate goals are not in conflict, that reducing driving can save lives and reduce pollution, and that the bill would weaken an important tool for cutting transportation emissions. Members also asked about how GHG and VMT are measured, whether the required assessment was ready, and who would be responsible for mitigation assets and costs. After discussion, the committee held a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, passed 8-7 and was moved to the General Register.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first bill is House File 194.
• Representative Kutson is not a member of the Veterans and Military Affairs Division, so I will move that House File
• House Veterans Military Affairs Committee, for giving me the opportunity to have this hearing on House File
• Motion carries, and House File 194 is referred to Taxes.
• Motion carries, and House File 194 is referred to Taxes.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• They meet their statutory requirements to open the case and do the appropriate filing, but they're not
• When our folks go out for specialty services, they have to share files, they have to share appointment
• , official personnel files.
• , official personnel files.
• And so if records are kept in their, what we call their personnel files, official personnel files.

Summary: Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 heard the Governor’s May Revision proposals for the judicial branch, the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Department of Justice, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office opened with a warning that the state budget remains structurally imbalanced and urged the Legislature to avoid new ongoing spending unless offset by reductions elsewhere. In the judicial branch discussion, the Judicial Council highlighted language access funding, appellate court security, a backfill for the state court facilities construction fund, and an extension of the lactation room mandate; Finance supported most items but suggested reporting language on interpreter costs and reducing the General Fund backfill. Members raised concerns about judicial vacancies, long-term salary freezes, remote hearings, and the lack of progress on court staffing in some counties. For the Board of State and Community Corrections, the administration proposed $10 million one-time each for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People grant program and a human trafficking vertical prosecution grant program. The LAO said both should be weighed against other priorities and suggested the Legislature consider whether the Tribal Nations Grant Fund could support MMIP work, while Finance said it preferred General Fund support and wanted more review before any fund swap. Members strongly supported MMIP funding and asked whether ongoing support would be considered. On the human trafficking grant, Finance said BSC was a good fit because of its grant administration experience and prior vertical prosecution work, while legislators asked why the program was not placed with the Office of Emergency Services as originally contemplated in prior legislation. The Department of Justice presented antitrust litigation funding, Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse staffing, completion of organized retail criminal enterprise cases, and trailer bill language for a continuous appropriation from the Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund. The LAO supported the antitrust account use but questioned the Unfair Competition Law Fund’s ability to cover the full request without General Fund repayment, and recommended against a continuous appropriation for the restitution fund in favor of a more limited mechanism with legislative oversight. Finance said the fund would remain solvent and defended the continuous appropriation as necessary to pay victims promptly. In the CDCR portion, the largest discussion centered on the Boston Consulting Group efficiency review and sharply reduced savings estimates; LAO said the department had not fully explained the proposed position eliminations or future $100 million savings target, while Finance said the work reflected deeper analysis and ongoing efforts to find savings. Members repeatedly pressed CDCR and Finance on the gap between earlier promised savings and the revised figures. CDCR also outlined population projections showing continued declines in prison and parole populations, while LAO again urged the state to close an additional prison to save ongoing costs. The department then walked through several May Revision items, including workers’ compensation funding, a Corcoran honor housing dorm, incarcerated firefighter pay implementation, an incarcerated menopause program, mental health receiver staffing, mental health resource teams and crisis intervention teams, medical classification staffing changes, and AI note-taking for the electronic health record. LAO generally recommended limiting-term funding and more reporting for many of these proposals, while Finance defended them as necessary ongoing investments or court-ordered obligations. Members questioned the cost of workers’ compensation, the need for more prison closures, the lack of funding for women’s facility violence prevention, and the timing and transparency of the BCG savings process. No votes were taken.

Transcript Highlights:

• Third reading: House File 4138, as amended.
• I recall House File 434 I recall House File 434 and<00:08:43.519><c> we're</c><00:08:44.159><c> legislating
• So, I have House File 22 that devices.
• So I'm very, very grateful for House File 4138. I'm supportive of this.
• </c> file 4138. file 4138.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator Morris filed this bill.
• Filing fees, I would say.” “Filing fees? I would say over $100. I really don't know.
• By heads up, pre-talk before Senator Morris filed the bill?
• Then, yes, I would support you to file a bill to do that.
• We do not file bills in our colleagues' districts. That's disrespectful.

Bills: HR192 , HR193 , HR194 , HCR80 , HCR81 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR84 , HCR85 , HR188 , HR189 , HR190 , HR191 , SB134 , SB140 , SB281 , SB331 , SB384 , SB389 , SB415 , SB451 , SB458 , SB479 , SB504 , SB523 , HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , SCR19 , HB316 , HB549 , HB578 , HB646 , HB748 , HB798 , HB824 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1032 , HB1081 , HB1108 , HB1129 , HB1140 , HB1157 , HB1186 , HB1192 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1222 , HB1244 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340 , HB225 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HCR32 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB745 , HB749 , HB752 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , SB256 , HB911 , HB306 , HB366 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB59 , HB481 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1003 , HB1008 , HB1112 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB181 , HB1118 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB458 , HB459 , HB525 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB864 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1058 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1240

Keywords: ACOG, maternal health, healthcare professionals, patient-physician relationship, obstetrics, gynecology, condolences, military service, veteran, community, memorial, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, property rights, carbon dioxide sequestration, expropriation, Landowner Bill of Rights

Transcript Highlights:

• If you own a business, let's say uh HVAC, and you're crossing multiple jurisdictions, you have to file
• They would then uh push a button to um file the form, which would generally be an email that would go
• They would then uh push a button to um file the form, which would generally be an email that would go
• I have talked to business after business that are filing 30, 40, 50, 60 of these different forms.
• and a payment for those other filing and a payment for those other cities<00:42:49.680><c> that</c><

Committee: House Local Government

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:02 Roll Call 00:00:23 HB 414 Discussion 00:01:58 HB 414 Vote 00:22:34 HB 43 Discussion 00:24:56 HB 43 Vote 00:26:37 HB 518 Discussion 00:27:37 HB 518 Vote 00:45:20 Adjournment 00:46:35, 958, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so, it's something that I plan to file again in our next session.
• Um, at the time when we filed it in January, only three states had enacted it.
• You mentioned that there was a bill that was filed. Was that filed in the House or the Senate?
• Or have we filed one in Kentucky? >> It was the House. >> Okay.
• Or have we filed one in Kentucky? >> It was the House. >> Okay.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee met on October 23, 2025, approved the September 25 minutes, and heard several informational presentations on occupational licensing and workforce access. The first major topic was the dietitian licensure compact, presented by Rep. Vanessa Gracel, Whitney Duddy, and Caitlyn Bison. They said the compact would be revenue-neutral, improve licensure portability, support military families, expand telehealth and rural access, and preserve state regulatory authority. Testimony noted that 15 states had joined the compact, including Ohio and Tennessee, and that Kentucky would have a seat on the compact commission if it enacted the measure. Members asked about bordering states and possible telehealth competition concerns; witnesses said they had not seen evidence of harmful effects in other compacts and described the compact as expanding access rather than displacing local providers. The committee then heard testimony on music therapy licensure, with Chris Millet, Laura Elliot Buckner, and Dr. Kimberly Cinemore speaking in support of Senate Bill 42. They described music therapy as a clinical, board-certified profession requiring formal education, supervised training, and national certification, and argued that state licensure would protect the public, clarify scope of practice, and help retain Kentucky-trained professionals. Witnesses said the bill would not require new state funding, could be administered through a self-sustaining licensing structure, and would not prevent others from using music in their work. In response to questions, they said licensure could help open doors to insurance, waiver, and HSA reimbursement, but would not guarantee coverage. Finally, the committee heard testimony on expanding physician access through a provisional licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians. Adam Meyer of the Cicero Institute said Kentucky faces a severe physician shortage, especially in rural areas, and argued that qualified international physicians should not have to repeat residency if they meet strict criteria, including an employment offer, prior training and experience, good standing, U.S. exam passage, and a three-year provisional period before full licensure. Rapender Carr of Baptist Health supported the concept, saying it could help fill hard-to-recruit positions across the state and improve access in rural markets. No votes were taken on these policy topics during the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, we will begin with Senate File 2162, take a short break, and then move to Senate File 219.
• </c> to the underlying Senate file 2162. to the underlying Senate file 2162.
• I thank my co-authors, Senate File 2162.
• </c> Senate File 219 with the A2 amendment. Senate File 219 with the A2 amendment.
• So I would move madam chair that<01:40:13.199><c> Senate</c><01:40:13.440><c> file</c> that Senate file

Committee: Senate Transportation

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> for house file for house file 963<00:08:57.519><c> thank</c><00:08:57.640><c> you</c><00:08:57.760
• I urge you to vote yes on House File 533.
• I urge you to vote yes on House File 533.
• </c><00:54:05.520><c> 533</c> you thank you with that house file 533 you thank you with that house file
• </c> bill on our agenda is house file bill on our agenda is house file 435<00:54:12.680><c> Cher</c><

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Our last bill up for consideration today is House File 3585.
• That's why the Minneapolis Foundation strongly supports House File 3585.
• </c><00:18:33.520><c> Every</c> strongly supports House File 3585.
• Every strongly supports House File 3585.
• </c> Keeler renews her motion that House File Keeler renews her motion that House File 3585<00:35:42.640

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee heard House File 3585, as amended, which would create an interagency council on student attendance and re-refer the bill to education finance. Representative Keeler moved the bill and an A1 amendment that corrected the council’s placement from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Department of Education; the amendment was adopted. Keeler and Representative Bakeberg described the bill as the product of several years of bipartisan work on chronic absenteeism and truancy, emphasizing that attendance problems involve multiple systems and require ongoing coordination rather than a single-agency response. Testimony was strongly supportive. Matt Shaver of Allies cited statewide chronic absenteeism data and argued that schools cannot solve the problem alone because root causes such as housing, transportation, health, and economic instability lie outside school control. Assistant Commissioner Angela Mansfield of MDE said the task force and pilot districts showed coordination gaps and supported the council, while also noting MDE’s Compass staff would need permanent funding to carry out the work. Ashley High Totower of Hennepin County’s BEET program said attendance is a public health, child welfare, transportation, housing, and economic issue, and Kenneth Avon of the Minneapolis Foundation said absenteeism is an ecological problem requiring cross-sector coordination. Student witnesses also supported the bill but urged stronger youth representation. Henry Brick of Catalyst for Systems Change said students understand the causes of absenteeism best and proposed expanding student seats on the council from one to five. Ava Northrup of the Minnesota Youth Council said youth voices should be more than symbolic and suggested two youth representatives, one from the metro and one from greater Minnesota, plus additional youth task forces or panels. In member discussion, Representative Lawrence questioned whether the council duplicated existing MDE work, asked who would coordinate the group, and raised the lack of a sunset; Keeler and Bakeberg said the Department of Education would coordinate and that a sunset could be considered later. Other members asked about fiscal impact, and the chair said a fiscal note had been requested and the bill would move on to education finance.

Transcript Highlights:

• This was a complaint for injunctive relief that was filed in response to the Office of Management and
• The complaint in that matter was filed for injunctive relief again.
• Secretary McMahon and the Department of Education filed a motion for a statement.
• Following that filing, whether it was because of the filing or because the review was completed, those
• Um, Madam Chair, Senator, it does seem to appear that there are going to be continued filings by the

Committee: House Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:

• Does someone have to file a records request to find our addresses today?
• All right, seeing none, there is one late-filed amendment.
• Is there any objection to taking up the late-filed amendment?
• All right, seeing none, there is one late filed amendment.
• Is there any objection to take up the late file amendment?

Committee: Senate Community Affairs

Summary: The committee took up several claims bills and tax-related measures. It reported favorably SB 20, providing $400,000 in relief to J.N., a minor injured on a Hillsborough County sidewalk, and SB 14, providing $1.7 million to the estate of Pineal Januier after a drowning at a Miami Beach youth center pool. It also approved SB 674, which would let property appraisers, like tax collectors, budget for hiring and retention bonuses with Department of Revenue approval. In each claims bill, the sponsor described the underlying incident, the settlement amount, and the remaining payment sought under sovereign immunity limits; there was no opposition on the claims bills. The bonus bill drew support from property appraisers who said it would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new appropriations. The committee then considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill, which would create a new homestead-like property tax benefit for owners who lease a non-homestead property for more than six months as residential rental housing. Supporters said it was intended to encourage more affordable rental housing by extending a $50,000 exemption and Save Our Homes-style assessment cap to qualifying properties. County and city representatives, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties opposed the proposal, warning of major revenue losses, reduced public safety funding, and tax shifts to other property owners and businesses. Several senators also raised concerns about density, parking, and whether landlords would actually pass savings on to renters. Despite the opposition, both the constitutional amendment and the implementing bill were reported favorably. The committee also approved CS for CS SB 268, as amended to include congressional members, creating a public-records exemption related to certain residential information for elected officials. The First Amendment Foundation opposed it, arguing the bill lacked a sufficient public purpose and could hinder transparency, while senators supporting it cited real threats and harassment against themselves and their families. SB 100, which bans government display of flags representing political viewpoints and allows active or retired military members to use reasonable force to stop desecration of the U.S. flag, also passed after extensive debate. Opponents argued it was vague, unconstitutional, and aimed at pride and other identity-related flags; supporters said government buildings should not display political messages and that the bill protects neutrality. Finally, the committee approved CS/SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval every eight years for local discretionary taxes such as tourist development taxes and local option taxes, with exceptions for pledged bond revenues. Cities, counties, tourism groups, and the restaurant/lodging industry opposed it, saying it would create uncertainty, threaten tourism and infrastructure funding, and complicate long-term planning; Senator Sharief and others said the measure would disrupt existing surtax-backed projects and revenue streams.

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
• Resolutions filed by Representative Roy of Franklin, congratulating Diati Pepinini on achieving the rank
• of Eagle Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative Soder of Bellingham, congratulating
• The Committee on Rules reports to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Fiola of Fall
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Arciero of Westford and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions honoring Frontal Temporal Degeneration Awareness Week, congratulating Eagle Scout Diati Pepinini, and recognizing retiring Bellingham Town Administrator Dennis Frayne; the House suspended the rules and adopted all three. Members also welcomed the Rolling Warriors vault hockey team of North Attleboro, congratulating them on winning the first U.S. gold medal in the North American Vault Hockey Championship and wishing them well at the upcoming World Cup in Sweden. The House approved extensions of reporting deadlines for the Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and on Transportation, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow referral of several petitions, including one on alcohol sales and delivery regulation, one seeking a MassHealth asset-limit exemption for personal vehicle value, and one establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then placed several bills on the calendar, including measures on postural screenings in schools, motor vehicle battery storage, alcohol licensing and permitting, check cashing rates, and local liquor licenses for Somerset and West Springfield. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading. On final action, the House passed to be enacted a bill increasing the membership of the Mattapoisett Select Board. It also engrossed a Holyoke alcohol-license bill and a Conway special fund bill. For House Bill 4264, the Somerville charter bill, Representative Walsh offered a substitute amendment, which was adopted, and the bill was then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House then adopted an order to adjourn and recessed until Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
• 100th anniversary of the historic launching of the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, and resolutions filed
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Montero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Montero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by representatives Montero of Boston and

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Rules Committee reports. Members adopted resolutions congratulating Auburn on the 100th anniversary of the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch and welcoming Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, the Boston Legacy, to Massachusetts. The House also adopted orders extending the reporting deadlines for the Committee on Revenue on two House documents into 2026. The chamber suspended joint rules to allow several petitions to proceed, including proposals on social media regulation for minors, a sick leave bank for a Department of Children and Families employee, retirement credit for a probation employee, taxation of certain foreign government pension benefits, and naming the American lobster the official crustacean of the Commonwealth. The Steering, Policy and Schedule Committee then listed bills for consideration, including measures on private road maintenance in Gloucester, property valuation and assessment fairness, municipal tax collectors, preservation of historic resource information in community preservation funds, and Salem liquor license changes. The House advanced those bills through second and third readings, then passed to be enacted local bills involving compensation for a Revere widow, a Wellesley senior tax deferment change, and a Hopkinton library trustees charter amendment. It also engrossed a bill directing the Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for a specific applicant, Edney Joseph. The session ended with a moment of silent tribute to Adrian Dolan of South Boston and an order to adjourn until the next Thursday morning in informal session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
• 100th anniversary of the historic launching of the world's first liquid-fueled rocket; and resolutions filed
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Montero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Montero of Boston and
• The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by representatives Montero of Boston and

Keywords: 1212, all

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• Order of the Committee on Rules: The committee on rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
• Order of the Committee on Rules: The committee on rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
• Order of the Committee on Rules: The committee on rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
• Order of the Committee on Rules: The committee on rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
• Order of the Committee on Rules: The committee on rules, to whom was referred the resolutions filed by

Keywords: 1212, all

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• here because we have some bills where people are here to testify and just so we realized on House File
• I will move House File 146, no amendments, members. This is a rerun.
• Representative Elkins moves House File 161.
• Uh, two-year bill, we’ve moved House File 161 to your bill, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr.
• </c> the chair seat here house file the chair seat here house file 170<00:33:45.840><c> uh</c><00:33:

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• That, of course, is Senate File 486.
• So Senate File 486 would significantly help our vulnerable neighbors in Minnesota.
• So Senate File 486 would significantly help our vulnerable neighbors in Minnesota.
• With that, members, Senate File 46 is laid over for possible inclusion.
• </c> duble um with that members Senate file duble um with that members Senate file 46<01:17:26.520><c

Committee: Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects, was filed
• Resolutions filed by Representative Chan of Quincy, Representative Santiago of Newton, Representative
• Resolutions filed by Representatives Hong of Lowell, Chan of Quincy, Wong of Saugus, Wynn of Andover,
• Resolutions filed by Representative Lombardo of Billerica and other members of the House, recognizing
• The communication will be placed on file.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House received a Governor’s message on fiscal year 2026 supplemental appropriations, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. The Committee on Rules reported several resolutions, including honors for Abby Goodman, a resolution reaffirming Massachusetts-Taiwan friendship, recognition of the Cambodian-American community’s Khmer New Year celebration, and Elks National Youth Week; the House suspended the rules and approved them. The House also concurred with Senate petitions on assisted living residences and medication administration in rest homes, sending them to the Committee on Aging and Independence. The main legislative business was House Bill 5279/5375, the transportation bond bill financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges. Ways and Means recommended a substitute bill, House 5375, with a $2.737 billion general obligation bond authorization, and the House adopted the amendment and ordered the bill to a third reading. Later, the House took up House 5375 directly, heard support from members emphasizing Chapter 90 road funding, municipal flexibility, rural road mileage distribution, and broader transportation investments, and then passed the bill to be engrossed by roll call vote, 155-0. The House also passed House Bill 5371, authorizing grants of easements or takings of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston, to be engrossed. In addition, the chamber received and filed the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s report on the March 31, 2026 special election for the 5th Essex District, adopted an order to escort the Governor and Executive Council into the chamber, and administered the oaths of office to Representative-elect Andrew Tarr. The session ended with an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m. in informal session.