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Left - MA Governor Deval Patrick shares a laugh as he signs legislation.

Below - Former MA Governor Mitt Romney signs legislation as members of the State House look on.

Bills pass both houses before being sent for the Governor's signature.

Our objective at Catholic Citizenship is to encourage Catholic participation in the legislative and electoral process. Our goal is to see Catholics, both citizens and legislators, "voting Catholic," i.e., -- faithful to Catholic values and the teaching of the Magisterium.  Below is a partial listing of our legislative 'agenda' for this year.  For a more exhaustive list of legislation, visit the Mass. Catholic Conference.  Note the list below (and what will appear for the 2009-2010 legislative session) will include bills most likely to see some discourse or movement.


FOCA 
Conscience Clause
Homelessness Funding
Dismas House
Readiness Project
A Woman's Right to Know
2008 Legislative Highlights

Upon the Governor's signature, a bill becomes law after 90 days unless an emergency preamble is attached, in which case, the law takes effect immediately.  If a Governor is out of state, a bill may be signed into law by the Lieutenant Governor, who assumes the title "Acting." The Secretary of State may also take the title of "Acting" Governor if both are outside state
borders. See the link below.

Law Making in Massachusetts

The list above is a partial listing of the 2009 "legislative agenda" and is updated as legislation is analyzed and public hearings are scheduled. Periodically, there may also be federal issues as emphasized by the bishops, on which we'll alert the grassroots.
 

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