Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5011: Order relative to the establishment of a special joint committee on initiative petitions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5011 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to the establishment of a special joint committee on initiative petitions. Primary sponsor: Ron Mariano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Adopted, in concurrence.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
An Order (offered by Speaker Mariano of Quincy) relative to the establishment of a special joint committee for the purpose of considering the initiative petitions transmitted to the Clerk of the House of Representatives by the Secretary of the Commonwealth in accordance with the requirements of Article XLVIII of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 5011). February 5, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Mariano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Adopted, in concurrence
- Rules suspended
- Adopted
- For text of Initiative Petitions, see H5000-H5010
- Rules suspended