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H 4991

Order relative to extending until Friday, March 6, 2026 the time in 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 March 6, 2026, allowing more time to review pending tax and fiscal legislation before floor consideration.

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Bill Summary · H 4991

Legislative bill overview

H 4991 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Revenue to report on pending legislative documents until Friday, March 6, 2026. This is a housekeeping measure that gives the committee additional time to complete its review and recommendations on bills currently under its consideration.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are critical checkpoints in the legislative process—they determine whether bills advance for floor consideration or effectively stall. By extending this deadline, the House is signaling that the Revenue Committee needs more time to properly analyze complex fiscal and tax-related proposals, which often involve intricate economic modeling and fiscal impact analysis.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no explanation for why the extension is necessary or what specific documents require additional review time
  • Procedural delays: Extensions can be used to strategically delay controversial bills, preventing floor votes during a legislative session
  • Limited oversight: The measure was expedited through rules suspension on the same day it was referred, allowing minimal opportunity for public scrutiny or amendment

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

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