Late filed local mattersPlease be advised that the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government will be soliciting WRITTEN TESTIMONY ONLY for the bills listed below. The Committee will accept testimony from 10:00 AM on Monday, September 21 until 5:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026.
Regarding the dedication of a roundabout in the Town of Uxbridge in honor of Officer Stephen A. LaPorta.Please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the agreement of the Chairs.
Conference Committee of the House and Senate to Resolve Differences Between S.3141 and H.5630Agenda1. Welcome from the Chairs2. Establish Conference Committee Protocols and Scheduling3. Adjourn
This event is one of many that the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund has scheduled during the day to commemorate the lives lost and forever changed on 9/11/2001. This event features addresses from family members and a keynote speaker, a ceremony to honor the 2026 recipient of the Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery, a Remembrance Montage, and a song performed by the granddaughter of a 9/11 victim, accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Late-referred Local Alcohol Petitions and Real Estate MattersThe public is invited to participate by submitting written testimony via email to JointCommittee.ConsumerProtection&ProfessionalLicensure@malegislature.gov or mailed to the Chairs:
Miscellaneous BillsAll matters filed in the House that are listed above are required to be reported on by November 8, 2026, subject to extensions consistent with House Rule 27.
Teacher Benefits Committee of Conference Meeting -- H4361and S3109Representative Daniel Ryan and Senator Michael J. Rodrigues will host a meeting of the committee of conference relative to benefits for teachers -- H4361 & S3109
Matters concerning late file billsPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the chairs. Further, the Chairs may schedule an executive session to coincide with this hearing. Per Committee Rules, Joint Committee members will be given any advance notice and materials to review.
Energy Committee of Conference Meeting -- H5175 and S3166Representative Mark J. Cusack and Senator Michael J. Barrett will host a meeting of the committee of conference relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness -- H5175 & S3166
Home Care Committee of Conference Meeting -- H4706 and S3183Representative Thomas Stanley and Senator William N. Brownsberger will host a meeting of the committee of conference to improve Massachusetts home care -- H4706 & S3183
Late File Legislation IIIPlease be advised that the Joint Committee on Housing will be soliciting WRITTEN TESTIMONY ONLY for the bills listed below. The Committee will accept testimony from 12 PM (noon) on Friday, July 24, 2026 until 12 PM (noon) Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Special Legislative Commission to Study the Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses - Public MeetingThe last public meeting of the Special Legislative Commission to Study the Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses, established by Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 from 2:00PM - 5:00PM in B1 and on Microsoft Teams.
Late FilesPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the agreement of the Chairs. All matters filed in the House that are listed above are required to be reported on by September 20, 2026, subject to extensions consistent with House Rule 27.
Local mattersThe public is invited to participate in this hybrid hearing, which will be live-streamed on the General Court website, https://malegislature.gov. Hearings will be recorded and posted publicly on the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government page which is accessible at [https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J10].
Late File LegislationAll matters filed in the House that are listed above are required to be reported on by September 19, 2026, subject to extensions consistent with House Rule 27.
Late FilesPlease be advised that the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs will be soliciting written testimony for the bills listed below. The Committee will accept testimony from 9 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026 until 12 PM (noon) on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
