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This bill establishes the joint rules governing the 2017-2018 legislative sessions of the Massachusetts General Court. The key provisions include: - The creation of joint standing committees on various policy areas, with specified membership numbers. - Requirements for committees to adopt rules of procedure and conduct oversight of laws and programs within their jurisdictions. - Provisions for the referral and reporting of legislation by committees, including fiscal analysis requirements. - Guidelines for the operations of committees, including public meeting and notice requirements. - Deadlines and procedures for the introduction and consideration of bills and other legislative matters. - Rules governing joint conferences, constitutional amendments, and executive reorganization plans. - Procurement procedures for legislative purchases. The bill aims to facilitate the efficient operation and transparency of the legislative process during the 2017-2018 sessions.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S9