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1 Massachusetts Legislative Process

2 Massachusetts Legislative Process (03/01/17)
Filed Bills can originate with: Filing Deadline: 5:00, Third Friday of January If approved Second Reading Orders of the Day Comm. on Third Reading Governor Clerk Docket # and Book Title and Number Floor Debate/ Amendments (Presiding Officer) Steering and Policy Senate Engrossed Committee (Bill Summary produced by staff) Hearing Kill Ought Not to Pass Conference (House and Senate) House (Money Bills, Budget) Secondary Committees (Ways and Means) Money Bills Clerk Study Ought to Pass Private Citizen (by request, with Leg.) Committee (Bill Summary produced by staff) First Reading (by Clerk) Governor Sign Veto Return Line: Veto

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