S 2101
An Act relative to joint committee operations
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Bill overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for establishing rules of procedure for joint committees in the Massachusetts legislature. Currently, it takes a significant amount of time to adopt these rules. The bill requires that the rules of both the Senate and House be adopted within four weeks of the appointment of the joint standing committees. This would ensure quicker and more consistent operation of these committees.
Key provisions
- Joint committee rules of procedure must be adopted.
- Rules must be adopted within 4 weeks of joint committee appointments.
- Rules will be determined concurrently by both the Senate and House.
Who is affected
- The Massachusetts Legislature
- Joint Standing Committees
- Senators
- Representatives
- Legislative Staff
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.2101 194th (Current)
An Act relative to joint committee operations
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2101) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to require that joint committee rules of procedure be adopted within 4 weeks of the appointment of the joint standing committees. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2101
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/14/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 7/16/2025 | House | House concurred |
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