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House refers petition on golf-cart operation in rural communities to transportation committee
Summary
A joint petition regarding operation of golf carts in certain rural communities was reported and referred to the Committee on Transportation for further review during the House session.
The Massachusetts House received a joint petition concerning the operation of golf carts in certain rural communities and referred it to the Committee on Transportation for further consideration.
The Committee on Rules reported a joint petition filed by Representatives Lindsey, Sabadocer and Joan M. Comerford (names per transcript) that addresses golf-cart operation in specific rural communities; the committee recommended the matter be sent to the Committee on Transportation. The House acknowledged the committee report and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow consideration of petitions, and the referral to the Committee on Transportation was recorded on the floor.
The transcript records the referral and the committee recommendation but does not include debate, policy details, model ordinances, or language of the proposed changes. Further committee review and any future committee hearing or amendment process will determine the substance of any statutory or regulatory changes.
