By Bob Katzen

The House 23-128, rejected an amendment that would require two weeks’ notice to be given to legislators prior to a vote on conference committee reports, budgets or gubernatorial vetoes at a formal session which is convened after July 31 of the second year of a legislative session.

“This amendment was offered to provide more predictability for the House and Senate members when a formal session is planned after the July 31 deadline has passed,” said amendment sponsor Rep. Brad Jones (R-North Reading). “It simply gives the members sufficient advance notice to thoroughly review and understand legislation before taking a vote.”

Rep. Carole Fiola (D-Fall River) said she opposed the amendment because we are a full-time Legislature which needs to be responsive, nimble and ready to vote on important matters before us.

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring two weeks’ notice. A “No” vote is against requiring it.)

Rep. Christine Barber No Rep. Mike Connolly No Rep. Paul Donato No Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven No