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H 4629

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bruce Ayers and 1 co-sponsor

Extends the Education Committee's deadline to report on House documents 544, 556, 565, 572, 586, 750 to Dec 17, 2025, overriding Rule 27; a procedural delay with no policy change.

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Bill Summary · H 4629

Summary of House Bill H.4629 (Order)

Purpose and Intent

  • This is a procedural order extending the time for the Massachusetts House of Representatives Committee on Education to file its final report on specific current House documents.
  • The extension is granted "notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27," allowing the committee additional time beyond its usual deadline.

Key Provisions

  • Extension deadline: The Committee on Education may complete and report its final findings on current House documents numbered 544, 556, 565, 572, 586, and 750 by Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
  • Nature of action: This is an order, not a substantive policy provision, aimed at adjusting the legislative calendar to accommodate the committee’s reporting timeline.
  • Authority cited: The extension is authorized by an explicit ruling that overrides House Rule 27 for this purpose.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Affected body: Massachusetts House of Representatives, Committee on Education.
  • Documents affected: House documents Nos. 544, 556, 565, 572, 586, and 750 (the committee’s final reports on these documents are the subject of the extension).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: October 20, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • Referred to the Committee on Rules (House Rules).
    • Committee reported “ought to be adopted.”
    • Rules suspended.
    • Adopted on the same day (October 20, 2025).
  • Status: Adopted.
  • Related procedural note: The related bill HD 5253 is listed as replacing this measure.

Potential Impact

  • Calendar and workflow: Provides additional time for the Education Committee to complete its final reports, potentially delaying final action on the associated documents until after December 17, 2025.
  • Legislative efficiency: Aims to ensure thorough consideration and formal reporting on the six specified documents without rushing prior to the extension.
  • Fiscal/operational: No direct fiscal impact stated; primarily a scheduling and procedural adjustment affecting committee workload and deadlines.

Related Legislation

  • Related Bill: HD 5253 (noted as replacing H.4629).

This bill is a narrow, procedural move to extend the reporting deadline for a set of House documents, affecting only the timing of the Education Committee’s final reports rather than policy content.

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

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