Order relative to the establishment of a special joint committee on initiative petitions
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Overview
This order establishes a special joint committee within the Massachusetts legislature to review initiative petitions. These petitions are submitted to the Clerk of the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, following the procedures outlined in Article XLVIII of the state’s amendments. The committee’s role is to consider these petitions, ensuring they align with constitutional requirements.
Key provisions
- Establishes a special joint committee.
- The committee will review initiative petitions.
- Petitions are submitted by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
- The review must comply with Article XLVIII of the Amendments to the Constitution.
- The order references related bills H5000-H5010 and H2040.
Who is affected
- Legislators
- The Secretary of the Commonwealth
- Citizens who submit initiative petitions
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated committee for initiative petitions.
- Clarifies the process for submitting petitions to the legislature.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ronald Mariano
Cosponsor
Ronald Mariano
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