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House approves conference report adopting new joint rules to speed and publicize legislation
Summary
The Massachusetts House accepted a conference committee report that sets new joint rules for the 2025–26 legislative session, imposing deadlines for committee action, expanding public notice and remote participation, and requiring more transparency; the measure passed by roll call, 147–2.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to accept a conference committee report adopting a package of joint rules for the 2025–26 legislative session, approving the report by a roll-call vote of 147 in favor and 2 opposed during a session at the State House.
The rules change package, tied to Senate No. 2545, imposes new deadlines for committees, expands public notice and remote participation, and requires posting of committee votes and bill summaries online. Representative Michael J. Moran of Brighton urged colleagues to support the package, saying, "I ask that my colleagues join me in voting yes on this conference committee report." The House then directed a recorded vote; the conference report was accepted.
Supporters said the package is intended to modernize and streamline the legislative process and increase…
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