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MA H4690
MA H4690Text of an amendment, offered by Mr. Galvin of Canton, to the Order relative to temporary emergency House Rules (House, No. 4676). May 4, 2020.
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Introduced
05/04/2020
05/04/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to temporary emergency House Rules (House, No. 4676). May 4, 2020.
AI Summary
This bill establishes temporary emergency rules for the Massachusetts House of Representatives during remote participation in formal sessions. The key provisions include: requiring members to notify monitors of their intent to speak on bills, resolves, or amendments; allowing for voice votes or roll call votes during remote sessions; allowing members participating remotely to submit written remarks; prohibiting the suspension of certain rules except by a two-thirds vote; and requiring webcast and recording of all remote sessions. The rules are intended to remain in effect until a majority of the House declares the state of emergency has ceased or until January 5, 2021.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
See H4676 (on 05/04/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4690 | 05/11/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4690.pdf | 05/11/2020 |
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