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MA H4690

MA H4690
Text 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
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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