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H 5173

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 extends the House Revenue Committee's reporting deadline to March 18, 2026 to complete pending legislative reviews.

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Bill Summary · H 5173

Legislative bill overview

H 5173 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Revenue to report on pending House documents until March 18, 2026. This type of order temporarily suspends normal legislative timelines to allow a committee additional time to complete its work before bills advance to broader consideration.

Why is this important

Committee deadlines are critical mechanisms that prevent bills from stalling indefinitely in the legislative process. When a deadline approaches without completion, legislative leaders use extension orders to provide committees more time without losing bills to automatic dismissal. This extension affects all revenue-related legislation currently under the committee's review.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The order provides no explanation for why additional time is needed or what specific documents require further review, leaving the public uncertain about the delay's justification
  • Repeated extensions: If this committee has a history of missing deadlines, extensions may indicate systemic capacity or priority-management problems rather than legitimate need for deliberation
  • Impacts on dependent legislation: Other bills may depend on revenue committee actions, and delays cascade through the legislative calendar, potentially affecting the passage of time-sensitive measures

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

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