Massachusetts Constitution > Amendments > Article LXXXI
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Terms Used In Massachusetts Constitution > Amendments > Article LXXXI
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Joint session: When both chambers of a legislature adopt a concurrent resolution to meet together.