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This bill proposes the joint rules governing the 2021-2022 legislative session in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: - Establishing 31 joint standing committees on various policy areas and outlining their oversight responsibilities. - Requiring committees to hold public hearings and make records of their meetings and votes publicly available. - Specifying procedures for referral of matters to committees, reporting of committee recommendations, and deadlines for committees to report. - Outlining rules for committees of conference, legislative amendments to the state constitution, and special legislative sessions. - Establishing procurement procedures for the General Court, including requirements for competitive bidding and consideration of vendor diversity plans. The bill aims to facilitate the efficient and transparent operation of the Massachusetts legislature during the 2021-2022 session.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S14