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H 5220

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 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 March 18, 2026, delaying action on pending revenue-related bills.

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Bill Summary · H 5220

Legislative bill overview

H 5220 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the House Committee on Revenue to report on pending legislative documents until March 18, 2026. This type of order allows a committee additional time to complete its review and deliberation on bills within its jurisdiction before formal reporting is required.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are critical procedural checkpoints that determine whether bills advance in the legislative process. Extensions of these deadlines directly impact the timeline for legislative action and can affect whether bills receive floor consideration before session deadlines or recesses. This extension affects multiple bills currently under the Revenue Committee's review.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on delayed bills: The order doesn't specify which House documents are affected or why additional time is needed, making it difficult for the public to understand which revenue-related proposals are being delayed
  • Legislative efficiency concerns: Multiple deadline extensions can slow the legislative process and create uncertainty about when bills will be voted on
  • Potential strategic delay: Extensions can be used to effectively block bills by pushing them past critical legislative deadlines without formally rejecting them

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

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