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H 5256

Order relative to extending until Friday, June 26, 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 reporting deadline to June 26, 2026, allowing additional time to review pending tax and budget bills.

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Bill Summary · H 5256

Legislative bill overview

H 5256 is a procedural order extending the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Revenue to report on pending bills from their current deadline until Friday, June 26, 2026. This type of order allows the committee additional time to review, debate, and vote on legislation related to tax policy and revenue matters without those bills automatically dying at the end of a legislative session.

Why is this important

In Massachusetts' legislative process, bills must be reported out of committee by specific deadlines or they expire. This extension prevents revenue-related bills from dying in committee due to time constraints, allowing more deliberation on potentially complex fiscal policy matters. It reflects the reality that tax and budget legislation often requires extended analysis and negotiation.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative efficiency concerns: Critics argue that extending deadlines can delay action on important fiscal matters or allow bills to languish indefinitely rather than receive up-or-down votes
  • Transparency about bottlenecks: The extension raises questions about why the Revenue Committee needs extra time and whether certain bills are being deliberately delayed or deprioritized
  • Precedent-setting: Frequent deadline extensions can become routine, potentially undermining the legislative schedule's purpose of creating accountability and timely action

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

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