Get Involved on a Reference Committee!
If you’re interested in serving on a reference committee, please contact houseofdelegates@mms.org. Reference committees are teams of seven delegates that review the
online testimony to help prepare recommendations to the House of Delegates.
Reference Committee Online Testimony Site (Typed Testimony or Video/Audio Upload)
The Reference Committee Online Testimony Site opens November 10 immediately following the HOD First Session through November 21, 10:00 a.m.,
but static comments will remain for viewing. Members can testify online. Members can also propose an amendment to the Reference Committees (for the Reference Committees’ consideration) by typing it in a comment.
For your reference:
- Submitting Written Testimony
- Submitting Audio or Video Testimony
Virtual Reference Committee Hearings
Zoom hearings will be held:
- Ref Comm A: Wednesday evening, November 12, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Ref Comm B and C: Thursday evening, November 13, B – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., C – 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Register for the virtual hearings on the online registration page.
Reference Committee Reports
Reference Committee reports will be available December 2.
- Final Report — Reference Committee A
- Final Report — Reference Committee B
- Final Report — Reference Committee C
- A, B, C Reports Combined
Extractions/Amendment Process and Forms
Important: Your speakers request "courtesy" advance notice of extractions/amendments from delegates by Thursday, December 4, 7:00 p.m., via email to: houseofdelegates@mms.org.
Your email subject line should read: Extraction HOD Second Session. Please indicate your name, district, specify which reference committee (A, B or C), and item # of extraction.
Extractions/amendments are also submitted the day of the meeting.
Amendments over three words must be submitted from delegates on an amendment form to: houseofdelegates@mms.org. (However, extractions will also be accepted at the HOD
on the day of the session.) Fillable amendment forms in PDF or Word and instructions are available here:
- Amendment Form (.pdf)
- Amendment Form (.docx)
When you email an amendment form, in your email subject line, please state the following: “AMENDMENT Ref Com {A, B or C}_Item #_Your Last Name.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email houseofdelegates@mms.org.
