Informal House Session 2 Jan 8th, 2026

Key Moments

• Quinn Falconer — Identified as a guest from Bates College and an intern in the House of Representatives.
• James O'Day — A petition by James J. O'Day concerns access to applied behavior analysis services in schools.
• Dennis Gallagher — Mr. Gallagher of Bridgewater moves suspension of the rules.
• Michelle Badger — Ms. Badger of Plymouth moves suspension of Rule 7A.
• Jeffrey Yacanthi — Named in the title of Senate Bill 2799 as the employee for whom the sick leave bank is established.
• Todd Smola — A resolution filed by Representative Smola of Warren congratulates the Warren Public Library on its 150th anniversary.
• Paul McMurtry — An order filed by Representative McMurtry of Dedham is reported out by the Committee on Rules.
• Paul Donato — Mr. Donato of Medford moves suspension of the rules.
• Jeffrey Roy — Guests are identified as being with Representative Roy.
• Ashley Forrester — Identified as a guest from Tri-County Medway and an intern in the House of Representatives.
• Ronald Mariano — Identified as Mr. Mariano of Quincy, moving the adjournment order.
• Donald Wong — Donald Wong of Saugus moves that the House do now adjourn, and the motion carries.