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H 4920

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security is authorized to report on a current House document

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Cahill and 1 co-sponsor

House committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security granted three-month deadline extension to March 2026 for reporting on unidentified legislation.

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Bill Summary · H 4920

Legislative bill overview

H 4920 is a procedural order extending the deadline for the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to report on an unspecified House document until March 18, 2026. This is a time-extension measure that allows the committee additional time to complete its review and submit findings before presenting them to the full House.

Why is this important

Committee deadlines exist to maintain legislative momentum and prevent bills from languishing indefinitely. Extensions like this indicate either complex policy requiring deeper analysis or scheduling conflicts preventing timely review. The three-month extension suggests the underlying House document addresses substantive public safety or homeland security matters that warrant thorough committee consideration.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill does not specify which House document is being extended, making it impossible for the public to know what policy area is being delayed
  • Process efficiency concerns: Extended deadlines can be used strategically to slow or shelve controversial legislation, or conversely may reflect legitimate need for expert deliberation
  • Committee workload questions: The extension raises questions about whether the committee has adequate resources or if competing priorities are preventing timely action on public safety matters

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

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