This bill allows Steven A. Hilliger, a firefighter in Lancaster, to continue working until he turns 70 or retires, whichever comes first, provided he remains mentally and physically fit for duty. To ensure his fitness, the town's Select Board can require him to undergo a medical examination at their own expense. Additionally, the bill prevents any further deductions from his pay after he turns 65 and ensures he receives a retirement benefit equal to what he would have gotten had he retired at 65.
This bill establishes a new licensing system for quarries that produce concrete aggregate used in foundations, requiring applicants to submit geological reports and test results to prove the absence of harmful minerals like pyrite and pyrrhotite. It creates a state agency to oversee this process, publish a public database of licensed quarries, and manage a fund to help homeowners with deteriorated foundations caused by these minerals. The legislation also imposes strict liability on unlicensed quarry operators and contractors who use non-compliant concrete, while allowing local governments to set even stricter safety standards.
Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 946) of Julian Cyr for legislation to modernize time-share extension and termination procedures; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Sarah K. Peake relative to time-share extension and termination procedures, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2591)
Senate, July 18, 2024 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1781) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to embarkation fees; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the imposition of embarkation fees from ferry services operated within the Hyannis Fire District, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873).
Senate, July 15, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2441) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Topsfield, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2859).
Senate, December 30, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill relative to certain loans by the Federal Home Loan Bank, reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3010; and by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title: An Act further regulating certain loans by the federal home loan bank”
Senate, December 30, 2024 - The committee on Rules to whom was referred House Bill relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (House, No. 4396); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3019; and by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title: "An Act making corrective changes to certain general and special laws".
By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Peter J. Durant and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) relative to the town charter for the town of Southbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) relative to establishing recall elections in the town of Lanesborough. Election Laws.
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Patricia A. Haddad (by vote of the town) that the town of Somerset be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Shirley B. Arriaga (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to make the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Ryan M. Hamilton (with the approval of the acting mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. Election Laws.
