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H 4841

Order relative to extending until Friday, February 20, 2026 the time within which the committee on Revenue is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adrian Madaro and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts House extends Revenue Committee's reporting deadline to February 20, 2026, allowing more time to process pending tax and fee legislation.

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Bill Summary · H 4841

Legislative bill overview

This bill extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Revenue to report on pending legislative documents until Friday, February 20, 2026. The extension allows the committee additional time to review and make recommendations on bills currently under its jurisdiction without those bills automatically dying at the end of the legislative session.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are procedural mechanisms that prevent bills from languishing indefinitely in committee. Extensions like this one are routine but signal that the Revenue Committee has a substantive workload it needs more time to process. This affects any House members and constituents waiting on tax, fee, or revenue-related legislation.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on workload: The bill doesn't specify which documents need more time or why, making it difficult for the public to understand what's being delayed
  • Procedural efficiency concerns: Extending deadlines can be used to deprioritize certain bills or avoid difficult votes on controversial revenue measures
  • Democratic accountability: No details provided on whether stakeholders or the full chamber were consulted about which bills warrant extended consideration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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