Bill > H2024

This bill establishes the permanent Rules of the House of Representatives for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions. The rules cover a comprehensive range of procedural guidelines for conducting House business, including the roles and responsibilities of key officials like the Speaker, Clerk, and committee chairs. The rules detail how legislation is introduced, debated, and voted on, with specific provisions for committee operations, ethics standards, and member conduct. Notable highlights include guidelines for remote participation in sessions, detailed ethics and harassment prevention policies, and strict protocols for committee meetings and legislative proceedings. The rules also establish mechanisms for transparency, such as requirements for electronic availability of bills and committee proceedings, and set standards for professional behavior among members, officers, and employees of the House. The document reflects a commitment to maintaining an orderly, ethical, and efficient legislative process, with provisions designed to protect individual rights, ensure fair debate, and promote accountability within the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2024