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25th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11
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.
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Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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:
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Joint Committee on Public Service
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.
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LGBT Aging Commission
Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging - Quarterly MeetingQuarterly Meeting AgendaSeptember 9, 2026
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Health Care Workplace Violence
Conference Committee of the House and Senate to Resolve Differences Between H.4767 and S.3184Agenda
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Status of Persons with Disabilities
Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities - Workforce Supports Subcommittee Meeting
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Status of Persons with Disabilities
Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities - Disability Employment Subcommittee Meeting
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Status of Persons with Disabilities
Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Long-Term Services & Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee Meeting
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Cabo Verdean Cultural Center
SPECIAL COMMISSION ON CABO VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTERSPECIAL COMMISSION ON CABO VERDEAN CULTURAL CENTER
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State Government Transparency and Access
The Public Records Conference Committee (H5469 and S3244) will hold its first public meeting:
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Teachers Benefits
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
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Pet equity, treatment and safety
Pet equity, treatment and safety Conference Committee MeetingPet equity, treatment and safety Conference Committee Meeting
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Economic Development Conference Meeting
Rep Michlewitz and Sen Finegold are the Chairs/hosts of the meeting. The bills being conferenced are H5576 and S3228 in Rm 243.
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Improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions
Improving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions Conference Committee meetingImproving campaign finance reporting for statewide ballot questions Conference Committee meeting
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Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Hearing 16: Late File Hearing IIChair: Representative Michael S. Day
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Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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.
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Massachusetts Data Privacy Act
Data Privacy Conference Committee MeetingData Privacy Conference Committee Second Public Meeting
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Energy
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
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Home Care
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
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Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Matters concerning late files
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Joint Committee on Housing
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.
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Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses
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.
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Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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.
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Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Additional local billsThis hearing will run concurrently with the hearing previously scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 AM in Room A-1.
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Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
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].
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Joint Committee on Election Laws
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.
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Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
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.
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Joint Committee on Revenue
Miscellaneous & Late Files IVPlease be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the agreement of the Chairs.