House and Senate Announce Joint Rules Agreement for First Time in Six Years

Our Opinion: New rules package offers some hope for a more transparent and efficient Statehouse

The new rules agreement suggests some overdue self-reflection from House and Senate leaders in recognition of the need to elevate business as usual on Beacon Hill. Better late than never.

House and Senate announce joint rules agreement for first time in six years

BOSTON (WWLP) - Massachusetts' top three lawmakers-- the Governor, the House Speaker, and the Senate President-- held a private meeting on Monday before sharing what they were working on with the press. On Monday morning, the House and Senate announced that they had made a deal on joint rules for the first time since 2019. These rules include allowing lawmakers to work past the session deadline of July 31, 2026, and establishing new attendance m…

House, Senate say they have agreement on joint rules - CommonWealth Beacon

FOR THE FIRST time since 2019, House and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement on joint rules to guide their work in the legislative session that began six months ago. House Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka said late Monday morning that negotiators had come to terms on a new set of rules and that the final compromise language would be made available later Monday. “At the beginning of this session, we committed our re…

Massachusetts House and Senate agree on transparency reforms - The New Bedford Light

BOSTON — For the first time since 2019, House and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement on joint rules to guide their work in the legislative session that began six months ago, a package of changes that could significantly reprogram the rhythms of the Legislature. Reforms will include publishing all committee votes online, livestreaming all hearings, and giving the public a 10-day notice before joint committee hearings.  House Speaker Ronal…

Rules reform agreement – Will Brownsberger

I am very pleased to report agreement between the House and Senate on their joint rules.