H2026
Order relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions
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Bill overview
This order establishes permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court, governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions. It outlines procedures and guidelines for the House of Representatives and the Senate during these sessions. The order was approved by the House on February 25, 2025, after several amendments were rejected.
Key provisions
- Establishes permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court.
- Governs the 2025-2026 legislative sessions.
- Defines procedures for the House of Representatives.
- Likely includes rules regarding legislative processes, committee operations, and session conduct.
- The order was adopted by the House after multiple amendment votes.
- The order was preceded by a recommendation from the House Rules Committee.
Who is affected
- Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Members of the Massachusetts Senate
- Legislative staff
- Legislative committees
- The public (as these rules govern the legislative process)
Notable changes
- This order replaces temporary rules established for previous legislative sessions.
- The adoption of permanent rules ensures consistency and predictability in the legislative process.
- Several amendments were proposed and rejected during the House vote.
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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Order H.2026 194th (Current)
Order relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions
Order (filed by Mr. Galvin of Canton) relative to adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions (House, No. 2026). February 24, 2025.
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Bill Information
Sponsor: William C. Galvin Special Attachments: Temporary House Committee on House Rules Committee Vote House and Joint Rules Summary
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Displaying 17 actions for Order H.2026
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Referred to the temporary committee on House Rules |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Reported from the temporary committee on House Rules |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to be adopted |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Order adopted, see H60 |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Question on adoption |
| 2/24/2025 | House | Postponed to Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 1 rejected |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 2 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 13 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 3 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 14 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 4 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 15 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 5 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 16 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 6 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 17 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Amendment 7 rejected - 23 YEAS to 128 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 18 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Order adopted - 128 YEAS to 23 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 19 ) |
| 2/25/2025 | House | See S18 |
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