Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Informal House Session 12 Feb 5th, 2026

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Joseph McKenna — Mentioned as one of the representatives filing the resolution.
  • Paul Frost — Mentioned as one of the representatives filing the resolution.
  • Paul Donato — Paul Donato moved suspension of the rules, including suspension of the rules on House No. 5011.
  • Ronald Mariano — Offered an order establishing a special joint committee on initiative petitions.
  • Ronald Mariano — Offered an order setting the House to meet Monday next at 11 a.m.
  • Susannah Whipps — Identified as one of the hosts for the visiting students.
  • Susannah Whipps — Likely the member referred to as 'Miss Whipps of Athol' who moved suspension of Rule 7A.
  • Kip Diggs — Likely intended as the second host, though the transcript says 'Representative SIPS' and this is uncertain.
  • Marcus Vaughn — Guests are recognized as being seated with Representative Marcus Vaughn.
  • Marjorie Decker — Petition referenced in the report concerns family support and poverty alleviation.
  • Tommy Vitolo — Petition referenced in the report concerns electoral account and presidential electors.