Amendment #6 to H2017

Legislators Testifying Out of Turn

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich and Poirier of North Attleborough move to amend the order by inserting after the word “practicable.” in Rule 1D, at the end of the second paragraph, the following:-  “Included in such notice shall be a designated period of time, not to exceed one-half hour, during which time testimony from legislators shall be heard on matters listed on the hearing agenda.  Legislator’s wishing to be heard, either prior to, or subsequent to the designated period shall follow the guidelines set forth under the rules designated by each committee for the receipt of testimony by members of the public.”.