Bill > H3510

This bill establishes the joint rules for the 191st General Court governing the 2019-2020 legislative sessions. The key provisions include: - Establishes 29 joint standing committees and sets their membership sizes. - Requires committees to adopt rules of procedure and make them publicly available. - Outlines committee oversight responsibilities to review and study the implementation and administration of laws. - Sets requirements for committee scheduling, public hearings, executive sessions, and meeting transparency. - Establishes special procedures for the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. - Allows for security clearances for certain legislative leaders and staff to access confidential homeland security information. - Sets rules for legislative travel, reports, and the disposition of bills and resolves. - Establishes procedures for legislative amendments to the state constitution and executive reorganization plans. - Outlines rules and deadlines for the introduction of new legislation and the reporting of bills by committees. - Provides guidelines for legislative procurement and contracting. Overall, this bill aims to organize and govern the legislative process for the 191st General Court.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3510