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SD 2653

Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Michael Rodrigues

Massachusetts House adopts expedited debate procedures for considering a $2653 supplemental spending bill for fiscal year 2025 projects and programs.

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Bill Summary · SD 2653

Legislative bill overview

SD 2653 is a procedural order that establishes the rules and processes for the Massachusetts House to consider and debate HB 2653, a supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025. The order determines how amendments will be handled, debate time allocated, and voting procedures during legislative consideration of the spending bill.

Why is this important

Supplemental appropriations bills direct additional taxpayer funds to state programs and projects beyond the original budget. The procedural rules established in this order directly affect how thoroughly legislators can debate spending priorities and whether minority viewpoints receive adequate consideration before funds are allocated.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency on amendments: Procedural orders often restrict which amendments can be offered, potentially preventing full legislative scrutiny of how additional funds are spent
  • Expedited process: The suspension of normal rules and quick adoption suggest an accelerated timeline that may limit public input and detailed deliberation on spending priorities
  • Lack of specificity in public record: The bill title reveals nothing about the actual appropriations being made, requiring review of the underlying HB 2653 to understand what programs receive funding

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

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