BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers are rushing to finish their legislative
work for the year before their formal session ends Tuesday at midnight.
With the deadline in mind, both the state's House of Representatives and
Senate worked Tuesday to debate and vote on high-profile bills.
A top priority, both chambers moved quickly to approve a compromise version
of a health care cost containment bill in both the House and Senate. It now
heads to Gov. Deval Patrick, who has said he will sign the legislation.
Lawmakers have also sent a storm response bill, which would create new
emergency response requirements for public utilities companies, to Patrick for
consideration. They have yet to give final approval to an economic development
bill.
Meanwhile, House lawmakers began debate on automobile repair compromise
legislation Tuesday evening.
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts lawmakers are rushing to finish their legislative
work for the year before their formal session ends Tuesday at midnight.
With the deadline in mind, both the state's House of Representatives and
Senate worked Tuesday to debate and vote on high-profile bills.
A top priority, both chambers moved quickly to approve a compromise version
of a health care cost containment bill in both the House and Senate. It now
heads to Gov. Deval Patrick, who has said he will sign the legislation.
Lawmakers have also sent a storm response bill, which would create new
emergency response requirements for public utilities companies, to Patrick for
consideration. They have yet to give final approval to an economic development
bill.
Meanwhile, House lawmakers began debate on automobile repair compromise
legislation Tuesday evening.
