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H 4836

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

Massachusetts House extends Transportation Committee's reporting deadline to March 18, 2026, delaying action on pending bills of unspecified nature or urgency.

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Bill Summary · H 4836

Legislative bill overview

H 4836 is a procedural order that extends the deadline for the Massachusetts House Committee on Transportation to report on pending legislative documents until March 18, 2026. This is a routine parliamentary measure that gives the committee additional time to review and deliberate on transportation-related bills currently before it.

Why is this important

Committee reporting deadlines are standard parliamentary procedures that prevent bills from stalling indefinitely. Extensions like this one affect the timeline for when transportation legislation can advance for a full House vote, potentially impacting infrastructure, transit, and transportation policy initiatives currently under committee review.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on specific bills: The order doesn't identify which particular transportation bills are being delayed, making it difficult for the public or advocacy groups to understand what legislation is affected or why more time is needed
  • Potential for indefinite delays: Extensions can become routine, allowing committees to defer controversial or complex bills without public pressure or accountability
  • Limited legislative window: With the extension reaching mid-March 2026, bills may face time constraints before any legislative session ends, potentially allowing the committee to let them expire without action

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

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