Legislative Matters Committee — Agenda, Mar 17, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jvWlpnCTQXm1vj10o5d0pg (Posted online: 3/12/26 at 10:45 PM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jvWlpnCTQXm1vj10o5d0pg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0294) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Legislative Matters Committee Meeting of February 17, 2026. 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0161) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 13E, to establish a Special Education Reserve Fund. 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0145) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. Page 1 of 2

Legislative Matters Committee Regular Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0144) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I, to authorize an annual cost of living adjustment increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F. Page 2 of 2