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H 4527

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Transportation is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Arciero and 1 co-sponsor

Extends the Transportation Committee’s deadline to report on House documents 3634, 3661, 3662, 3669, 3713, 3738, 3743, 3758, and 3761 to March 18, 2026.

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Bill Summary · H 4527

Summary of H 4527 (Massachusetts)

Overview

H 4527 is an adopted House bill titled “Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Transportation is authorized to report on current House documents.” The measure provides a temporary extension of the deadline for the House Transportation Committee to report on a set of specified House documents.

Purpose and Intent

  • To grant the Committee on Transportation an extended period to finalize its reports on a defined set of current House documents.
  • The extension is intended to ensure thorough consideration and reporting on those documents without triggering automatic reporting deadlines under existing rules.

Key Provisions

  • The bill states, notwithstanding House Rule 27, the Committee on Transportation is granted until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to make its final report on the following House documents: 3634, 3661, 3662, 3669, 3713, 3738, 3743, 3758, and 3761.
  • The order is strictly procedural, not substantive policy legislation; it does not amend the content of the listed documents but extends the timeframe for reporting them.

Documents Affected

  • House documents affected by the extension: 3634, 3661, 3662, 3669, 3713, 3738, 3743, 3758, and 3761.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced/Filed: September 17–18, 2025.
  • Legislative actions (in order): Referred to the Committee on House Rules; Committee recommended adoption; Rules suspended; Adopted.
  • Official status: Adopted.
  • Effective date of extension: March 18, 2026.
  • Notable mechanism: Uses “notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27” to override normal deadlines for reporting.

Who Is Affected

  • The Massachusetts House of Representatives, specifically the Transportation Committee and the sponsors of the listed documents.
  • Stakeholders awaiting action on the listed documents may experience a delay in final reporting and potential subsequent actions tied to those reports.

Related Legislation

  • Related Bill: HD 5151 (replaces). This indicates a closely related or successor measure that may supersede or incorporate the same extension or additional provisions.

Observations

  • This is a one-time, procedural extension intended to manage workload and ensure complete consideration of the listed documents.
  • No fiscal or substantive policy changes are introduced by this bill itself; it affects procedural timing.
  • Given the related HD 5151 designation, readers should monitor for further developments or the eventual replacement with the newer version.

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

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