Mass. legislators rush to file last-minute bills

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Mass. legislators rush to file last-minute bills

By CBS 3 Springfield News

Story Published: Jan 14, 2009 at 5:13 PM EST

Story Updated: Jan 14, 2009 at 5:13 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) - The beginning of the new legislative session has
led to a flurry of last-minute bills being filed by Massachusetts
lawmakers.

The deadline for House and Senate members to file bills for the
2009-10 session was Wednesday at 5 p.m., but at the last minute
leaders extended that deadline until 5 p.m. Friday.

David Guarino, spokesman for House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi,
says the deadline was extended because the state's electronic
bill-filing system was down for three hours Tuesday during a memory
upgrade.

Measures already filed would create new standards for inspecting
amusement park rides, impose tougher regulations for gun shows and
allow expanded gaming in the state, which could rekindle the casino
debate.

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