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ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The corrected journal will be filed in the office of the Senate Secretary. Mr. President.
- This correspondence will be filed in the office of the Secretary. Mr. President.
- This correspondence will be filed in the office of the Secretary. Mr. President.
Summary:
The Senate convened with all 35 members present, approved the prior day’s journal as corrected, and then moved through prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The prayer reflected on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and asked for guidance for the Senate and the nation.
The body then received gubernatorial messages announcing several appointments and reappointments, including to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, the Commission on Human Rights, the Board of Environmental Quality, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, the Department of Finance, and the Treasurer’s Investment Advisory Board. These appointments were referred to the appropriate committees for confirmation review: Commerce and Human Resources, State Affairs, Health and Welfare, and Judiciary and Rules.
During miscellaneous business, senators made announcements about the Boise Metro Chamber lunch and introduced a constituent guest. The Senate also noted plans to swear in attachés the following day. No legislation was debated or voted on, and the chamber adjourned by motion until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
State Bond Commission May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The state has timely filed all of its requirements; however, the foundation and the university have not
- moving forward, the university plans to hire disclosure counsel and a dissemination agent to ensure filings
- the typical things for charter school, which is a memo from bond counsel that addresses the reverse. file
- moving forward, the university plans to hire disclosure counsel and a dissemination agent to ensure filings
Summary:
The State Bond Commission met on May 21 with a quorum present and approved the April 16 minutes. The commission then reviewed and approved a large slate of local government and public authority financing requests, including election propositions for the November ballot, water and sewer infrastructure projects, fire protection and recreation district bonds, school board financing, and several refunding transactions. Most items were found to meet technical requirements and were approved on motions by Speaker DeVillier and seconded by Senator Talbot.
Among the more notable items were the East Baton Rouge City-Parish refunding bonds for the Greater Baton Rouge Airport District, the City of Kenner’s retroactive approval request tied to a convention center agreement with GMB Basketball LLC, a Louisiana Housing Corporation financing increase for the Federal City Building 10 affordable housing project, and preliminary approval for the Northwest Louisiana Finance Authority’s Petro Tower redevelopment in Shreveport. The commission also approved financing for Southern University’s Scott’s Bluff student housing project and the Crescent City Schools/Harriet Tubman Charter School project. The Crescent City Schools item prompted questions about how MFP funds are used; staff explained that lease payments would support the bonds and that MFP funds are generally split between educational expenses and facilities-related costs.
The commission received six monthly cost-of-issuance reports, which required no action, and a status update on the state debt schedule. It also approved Resolution No. 2 authorizing up to $425 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refund the Series 2016 bonds and tender other outstanding bonds for savings, with pricing tentatively set for June 16 and closing for June 30. During other business, New Orleans City Council President J.P. Morel thanked the commission for its role in helping address the city’s fiscal crisis and for approving a charter amendment election item aimed at strengthening budget oversight. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- I sponsored the bill that put this mandate in place several years ago on local agencies to file these
- Certainly, if someone has an active order filed against them, requiring the filing of another one does
- It's still the number is filed. It's still the following. Okay. Any further discussion? Here we go.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met for its fourth meeting of the year and considered a series of bills, mostly on civil practice, real property, and court administration. SB 26A on extreme risk protection orders drew some concern about possible unintended consequences and broad exclusions for minors, but it was moved and reported to Codes. SB 1116, designating April 20 as New York State Constitution Day, was moved quickly and reported to the floor.
The committee spent the most time on SB 1477, which would limit certain debt-collection practices involving sovereign debt and so-called vulture investors. Senator Krueger explained that the bill is narrowly targeted at investors who buy distressed sovereign bonds with the intent to sue in New York courts, while Senator Palumbo raised concerns about breadth and possible effects on legitimate lending and contract rights. After extended discussion and assurances that the bill would not affect ordinary investors or credit-card debt, it was moved and reported to Finance. Members also discussed SB 7541 on transparency for co-ops and condos; some members warned of unintended consequences and opposition from the co-op/condo community, while others argued it would improve disclosure. The bill was ultimately reported to the floor.
Several other bills were approved with little or no opposition: SB 2546 on abandoned multiple dwellings, SB 8294 requiring more detailed judicial determinations on motions, SB 8372 on expenses in matrimonial actions, SB 8870 extending supervision requirements for a real estate license application, and SB 9482 creating a New York City Civil Court subpart for eviction matters involving affordable housing providers and small landlords. SB 9482 drew supportive comments, with a note that funding and staffing would be needed in the budget for it to function effectively. All bills considered were moved out of committee and reported to the appropriate next committee or to the floor.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I have filed over a dozen mandatory reports over those years, and the majority of which were handled
- However, in more recent years, near the unfortunate early conclusion of my career, I filed five mandatory
- And the original mandatory report that I filed in 2021, the catalyst for what brought me here to you
- they continue to cause me professional injury by illegally sharing misinformation from my personnel file
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience and future plans. The main item of business was Senate Bill 1412, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Barbara Ehart, which aims to strengthen student safety in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes, improves consistency across schools, and helps protect students and whistleblowers.
Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reporting that she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school employee later identified in the discussion and that the school did not notify his family. Both urged stronger reporting and accountability for school personnel. The sponsor also said the bill was developed with input from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office.
Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by resigning before an investigation or by being placed on leave, and whether districts would have to continue paying employees while Professional Standards Commission proceedings are pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that the bill’s definitions and other provisions were intended to cover those scenarios and that districts would still have reporting and disclosure obligations. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I have filed over a dozen mandatory reports over those years, and the majority of which were handled
- However, in more recent years, near the unfortunate early conclusion of my career, I filed five mandatory
- And the original mandatory report that I filed in 2021, the catalyst for what brought me here to you
- they continue to cause me professional injury by illegally sharing misinformation from my personnel file
Committee:
House Education
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #12
Transcript Highlights:
- allows a person to provide an alternate mailing address and attest their residential address when filing
- admitted to a screening or evaluation agency at the time the petition for evaluation or treatment is filed
- for attorneys who prevail in an attorney disciplinary matter and allows the prevailing attorney to file
- for attorneys who prevail in an attorney disciplinary matter and allows the prevailing attorney to file
Summary:
The Republican caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills and one House concurrent memorial, most of them described as third-read consent items. Topics included claims against the state, CPA licensing, creditor assignments, insurance adjuster licensing, school equivalency instruction, extending a credit enhancement board, firearm safety instruction in schools, student eligibility restrictions for school activities, Celebrate Freedom Week, release-time courses, voter registration roll access, campaign and disclosure mailing addresses, federal land designation tracking, public records review standards, workers’ compensation burial and death benefits, condominium flag displays, restrictions on sexually explicit material in schools and libraries, agency guidance posting, standardized state hiring, mental health court-ordered treatment procedures, autopsy supervision, tribal MOUs, controlled substance scheduling, emergency medical technician data privacy, dense breast tissue notice repeal, assisted living referral agency requirements, attorney disciplinary claims, fentanyl penalties, campus firearms rules, suppressors, defamation standards, mandatory reporting, attorney licensing, emergency service fee limits, forcible detainer changes, utility worker assault penalties, water basin reporting, small modular nuclear reactors, water recovery assumptions, ICE notification after arrests, military police certification pathways, and scholarship organization tax credits. Most bills were presented without debate and were noted as available for questions, with no votes taken in the caucus itself.
A few items drew discussion. On SB 1040, members asked what information would be redacted from voter registration rolls; staff said existing statutory redactions such as voter registration numbers, ID numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifying information would remain. SB 1193 prompted comments that EMT data being open source was surprising and that the issue might be expanded to paramedics. SB 1243 was described as strengthening guardian notification rights in court-ordered treatment, and SB 1318 was characterized as a cleanup measure to remove redundant state notice requirements for dense breast tissue.
The most extended exchange came on SB 1148, which would require the Arizona Supreme Court to directly license attorneys rather than delegate that function to another organization; members asked whether the bill was shifting responsibility away from the State Bar, and staff explained that the court already has the duty but currently staffs part of the process out. SB 1418, which limits county regulation of certain small modular nuclear reactor projects, drew criticism from one member who argued it would reduce local control. The caucus also heard a sponsor presentation on H.C.M. 2009 urging Congress and the President to amend the Antiquities Act, compensate states for subsurface minerals, and streamline mining permits, with the sponsor emphasizing Arizona’s mining history and the need to access mineral resources more easily.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What you'll note on this one-page bill is that it establishes that prior to the filing...
- So what you'll note on this one-page bill is that it establishes that prior to the filing period for
- to have demonstrated that you live in the district for at least 120 days prior to that last day of filing
- year, you rent an apartment, you document that this is your place of habitation, and then you go and file
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from prior meetings and agreed to reorder the agenda. It then heard House Bill 673, which would require legislative candidates to have lived in their district for at least 120 days before filing, clarifying residency intent for House and Senate races. The sponsor said the bill is narrowly aimed at legislative offices and could be revisited later if redistricting creates timing issues. The committee moved HB 673 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Members also introduced several RS measures. RS 33171 would let Idaho cities apply to join the state insurance pool, with the sponsor saying cities would pay all costs and could decide whether the arrangement saves money. RS 33289 was described as an election cleanup bill to fix missed references for soil and water conservation districts, mail-in-ballot-only precincts, and canvassing timelines; members asked questions about district elections and ballot logistics. RS 33343 would strengthen criminal penalties for sextortion, especially involving minors, by making threats to expose intimate images actionable even if the images are never shared; the sponsor emphasized the harm to children and the need for early intervention. All three RS measures were introduced.
The committee then heard House Bill 549, which would amend hospital district dissolution petition rules by requiring signatures from electors only, rather than both electors and property owners. The sponsor and a remote testifier said the current property-owner requirement is difficult or nearly impossible to verify in areas with many nonresident property owners and is inconsistent with other initiative laws. After testimony, the committee sent HB 549 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after completing its work.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What you'll note on this one-page bill is that it establishes that prior to the filing So what you'll
- note on this one-page bill is that it establishes that prior to the filing period for candidacy, which
- to have demonstrated that you live in the district for at least 120 days prior to that last day of filing
- year, you rent an apartment, you document that this is your place of habitation, and then you go and file
Committee:
House State Affairs
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 17 February, 2026; 2:00 PM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If you haven't picked up your W2 and need to file your taxes, she's got them." "Very good.
- W2</c><00:08:30.000><c> and</c><00:08:30.240><c> need</c><00:08:30.319><c> to</c><00:08:30.479><c> file
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- file your taxes,<00:08:31.280><c> she's</c><00:08:31.520><c> got</c><00:08:31.680><c> them.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
LMG Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:45 PM HST
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- That's all publicly filed. Happy to have uh answer any questions you might have.
- 00:17:22.160><c> That's</c><00:17:22.319><c> all</c><00:17:22.559><c> publicly</c><00:17:23.160><c> filed
- That's all publicly filed. exceptions. That's all publicly filed.
Committee:
House Legislative Management
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 5 and SB 1545. SB 5 drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General, which said the bill conflicted with two sections of the state constitution. A member of the public also opposed SB 5, arguing that representatives should be elected by the people and urging the committee not to pass the measure. After discussion, the committee deferred SB 5, citing the deputy attorney general’s view that it was unconstitutional.
The committee then heard SB 1545, which concerns nepotism rules and good-cause exceptions. The State Ethics Commission testified in support, saying the bill would create a clearer, more transparent central process for good-cause exceptions and noting that several exceptions had already been publicly filed. A public testifier also supported the bill but questioned why the judiciary appeared to be excluded from its coverage.
After a brief recess, the committee decided to amend SB 1545 by striking the exemption for the legislature and judiciary and changing the effective date to the House defective date. The committee then voted to pass SB 1545 with amendments. The chair, vice chair, and Representatives Ichiyama and Morikawa voted aye; Representative Matsumoto was excused, and the recommendation was adopted.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- and note in the committee report the change to $10,000 for a single filer and $20,000 for married filing
- a single Filer and $20,000<00:11:04.320><c> for</c><00:11:04.639><c> married</c><00:11:04.959><c> filing
- </c><00:11:05.360><c> jointly</c><00:11:06.040><c> the</c> $20,000 for married filing jointly the $20,000
- for married filing jointly the discussion<00:11:07.760><c> okay</c><00:11:08.040><c> if</c><00:11:08.160
Committee:
Senate Housing
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Housing heard three bills. HB 1428 would appropriate funds for HHFC to distribute to HUD-certified housing counseling agencies and require a report to the Legislature. Testimony was uniformly supportive, including HHFC, the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development, and individual testifiers who said housing counseling, financial education, and one-on-one guidance can help keep residents housed. In response to a question, HHFC said there are five certified agencies in the state and requested $1.5 million for one year, noting uncertainty around federal funding. The chair recommended passage with amendments, and the committee adopted the recommendation unanimously.
HB 833 would create a five-year Community Land Trust Equity pilot program through HHFC, using Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund money to provide lines of credit for acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Multiple organizations and individuals testified in support. HHFC said the needed funding depends on the size of the pilot and estimated that 50 homes at $500,000 each would require about $25 million; members discussed how the funds would revolve as loans are repaid. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including replacing the income restriction with qualified residents under HRS 20-32 and prioritizing applications requiring the lowest funds per unit per year. The recommendation was adopted.
HB 286 would increase the maximum annual deduction and account limits for Individual Housing Accounts. The Department of Taxation testified, with support also noted from the Maui Chamber of Commerce and several individuals, and one individual in opposition. In response to questions, DOTAX said the change would likely have limited impact because fewer than 100 IHAs have been reported and suggested the deduction would need to be above the Roth IRA limit to matter. The chair recommended passage with technical amendments and reported the proposed limits as $10,000 for single filers and $20,000 for married filing jointly. The committee adopted the recommendation, and the hearing adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, our services range from anywhere from just helping a small business start their business, filing
- I'm curious, I think there was a bill that was filed last year that also went through the process that
- Some allow for them to be created without an existing LLC, without any public filing, which may adversely
- An existing LLC without any public filing, which may adversely impact Florida citizens or those doing
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism convened with several members present and Senators DiCeglie and McClain excused. The committee first heard a presentation from Greg Britton, State Director of the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, who described the network’s statewide small-business assistance, including startup support, export and contracting help, disaster recovery, and rural outreach. He highlighted reported 2023 impacts such as $3.9 billion in sales generated, $575.9 million in government contracts, $346.2 million in capital, and support for 2,009 new businesses, including 130 manufacturing firms over the past two years. Members asked about comparisons with SCORE and about measuring rural success, with the chair suggesting jobs and wages in rural areas would be useful metrics; Britton said he could provide job data but was unsure about wage information.
The committee then took up SB 320 by Senator Gates, which creates a five-year demonstration project for an alternative licensure pathway for surveyors and mappers. The bill would allow a “first-step” probationary license based on industry certification, apprenticeship, recommendation from a licensed Florida surveyor, and passage of the Department of Agriculture exam within the five-year period, without requiring a four-year degree. Senators asked about the labor shortage, education requirements, foreign workers, and moral character standards. Gates said the shortage is chronic and worsening, the bill has no degree requirement, and anyone meeting the qualifications could proceed regardless of visa status. The committee voted to report SB 320 favorably.
Next, the committee considered SB 316 by Senator Berman, which authorizes series limited liability companies in Florida and sets rules for how Florida and foreign series LLCs may operate and transact business in the state. Berman explained that the bill is intended to let businesses isolate liabilities across separate series while providing clearer rules for Florida citizens and businesses dealing with such entities. There were no substantive questions, one appearance form in support, and the committee voted to report SB 316 favorably before adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 21st, 2025
California Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I request unanimous consent to order ACR. 14 Michelle Rodriguez to the second reading file.
- Moving on to the business on the daily file. Members, please give your attention.
- File item 1, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 9 by Assemblymember Pellerin.
- Speaker, I move to order AB4 Gabriel and AB5 Gabriel to the second reading file. Without objection.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 11, February 21, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate file 71 Wyoming indicated.
- 08:43.440><c> standard</c> file 122, medical necessity standard file 122, medical necessity standard
- :11.920><c> Trade</c> file 126, Wyoming Ireland Trade file 126, Wyoming Ireland Trade Commission,<00:
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 25th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving along, a message from Her Excellency the Governor has been filed, which the clerk will read.
- Clause 2 of the amendments to the Constitution, as appearing in Article 89 of said amendments, I am filing
- I am filing this legislation at the request of the Oakham Select Board, with the support of Oakham's
Summary:
The Senate took up several procedural and local matters, beginning with standing votes to adopt emergency preambles for two sick leave bank bills: Senate 2908 for Shannon Manning of the Trial Court and Senate 3031 for Stephanie Rivera of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Both emergency preambles were adopted. The chamber also welcomed Brownie Girl Scouts from Milford who had earned a Journey Summit Award for a water protection project, and adopted resolutions commending Essex National Heritage Commission Inc. and congratulating the Office of the Inspector General on its anniversary.
The Senate then acted on legislation reported from committee and from the third-reading calendar. The Committee on Ways and Means reported favorably, with amendment, on a bill to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark sky visibility, substituting Senate 3145 for Senate 2243; the rules were suspended and the amended bill was ordered to a third reading. The Senate also accepted a third-reading committee report and passed to be engrossed a bill amending the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee, along with local bills waiving maximum age requirements for Boston police officer applicants Kenny Gatot and Jean E. Rosney, and a bill authorizing Bridgewater to amend its charter to use gender-neutral language.
On final passage, the Senate enacted bills concerning election procedures in Haverhill, a millennium fund for the Wayland Free Public Library, and an extension of Southbridge’s authority to grant additional liquor licenses. The bills were ordered signed by the President and laid before the Governor. The Senate also received a gubernatorial filing for legislation validating the 2006 annual elections in Oakham, which was referred to the Committee on Election Laws. The session ended with an order to reconvene the following Monday at 11 a.m., and the Senate adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 25th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, moving along, a message from Her Excellency, the Governor, has been filed, which the clerk will
- Clause 2 of the amendments of the Constitution, as appearing in Article 89 of said amendments, I am filing
- I am filing this legislation at the request of the Oakham Select Board, with the support from Oakham's
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 88 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending resolutions filed by Representatives Peisch of Wellesley
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representative Barbara Somerville and
- Section 1, Article 4, of the Charter of the City known as the Town of Bridgewater, on file with the clerk
Summary:
The House took up several committee reports and local bills, first adopting a resolution commending Hope and Comfort, Inc. for Hygiene Insecurity Awareness Week and then approving an extension for the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to report on pending House documents. The chamber also advanced two local matters to third reading: a bill relocating harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor and a bill authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer.
The House then acted on a series of bills on final passage or engrossment. It adopted the emergency preamble and passed a sick leave bank bill for Paul Starvowski of the Department of Correction, enacted a bill expanding the select board in Weston, and enacted a bill exempting certain affordable housing and branch library space in Dorchester from public enforcement. It also passed to engrossment a bill allowing Acton to increase the residency limit for police and fire personnel.
Several Bridgewater-related bills were amended and advanced: a bill establishing an annual stipend for the Bridgewater City Council was amended to require local acceptance before taking effect and then passed to engrossment as amended; a bill on temporary absence of the town manager was also amended and passed to engrossment as amended; and a sick leave bank bill for Kathleen Rodericks was amended to add an emergency preamble and strike Section 2 before passing to engrossment as amended. Finally, the House enacted the Paul Starvowski sick leave bank bill, adopted an order to meet the following Thursday at 11:00 a.m., and adjourned to that time in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 2 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the resolutions filed by Representative Smola of Warren
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representative McMurtry...
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and routine procedural matters. It adopted a resolution congratulating the Warren Public Library on its 150th anniversary and approved an order extending the reporting deadline for the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to March 18, 2026. The House also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition on access to applied behavior analysis services in schools to go to the Committee on Education.
The chamber then acted on a number of bills and local matters. It passed to enact Senate 2799, establishing a sick leave bank for Jeffrey Yacanthi of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and House 4233, amending the charter of the city of Malden. The House also concurred in Senate amendments to House 4031, increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston, and House 4401, dissolving a special fund in Athol. In addition, it ordered several bills to a third reading, including measures on professional employer organizations, Boston Police Department age waivers for several named applicants, and continued employment of Rochester Fire Chief Scott Weigel.
The House briefly observed a silent tribute requested by Representative Beal for retired Associate Justice and former State Representative Michael F. Flaherty Sr., who had recently died. The session ended after the House agreed to adjourn until the following Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 35 Apr 13th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions filed by Representatives Howard of Seekonk and Chase of Foxborough, commending the Norton
- Resolutions filed by Representative Cairns of Danvers and Jones of North Reading, commemorating the town
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Gordon of Bedford and
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Rules Committee reports and procedural matters. It adopted resolutions commending the Norton Public Library for National Library Week and commemorating the opening of the Middleton Municipal Complex. The House also adopted an order extending the reporting deadline for the Education Committee on House No. 5367, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow a petition on assisted living residences to be referred to the Committee on Aging and Independence. The Steering and Policy Committee then recommended several matters for House consideration, including bills on the Tewksbury town charter, tax relief for grandparents raising grandchildren, fraternal organizations conducting bazaars, Boston land easements, and a Bourne alcohol license, and the House suspended Rule 7A to advance them.
The House ordered those bills to a third reading and later passed several local bills on final action, including House No. 4621 changing the Boylston Board of Selectmen to Select Board. It also engrossed House No. 4702 exempting certain Leominster police positions from civil service, House No. 5053 establishing a charter for the town of Orange, and House No. 5097 allowing Salem to convert seasonal liquor licenses to annual licenses. House No. 4201, changing Chicopee’s mayoral term from two years to four years, was amended to specify that the change would be held in 2027 before being engrossed as amended.
At the end of the session, the House adopted an order to meet again on Wednesday at 11 a.m. and then adjourned. No recorded roll-call votes or opposition were noted; actions were taken by voice vote throughout.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 35 Apr 13th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Rules reports recommending the following resolutions ought to be adopted: resolutions filed
- Resolutions filed by Representative Cairns of Danvers and Jones of North Reading, commemorating the town
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Gordon of Bedford and