Senate, December 23, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill relative to student mental health (House, No. 1999); 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 3001.
This bill authorizes the town of Lexington to issue ten additional licenses for selling wine and malt beverages for on-premises consumption. Four specific licenses are designated for Pinot's Palette, Galaray House Art Gallery, and Lexington Venue Theater, while seven others must be granted to businesses located within three designated economic development zones. The legislation includes strict rules on license transfers, requiring good standing with tax and unemployment departments, and mandates that all new licenses be issued within three years of the bill's effective date.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tammy Ryan that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to grant Lampson Brook Farm in the town of Belchertown to the Nipmuc Indian Development Corporation, and to the New England Small Farm Institute. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senate, June 13, 2024 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2010) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2822).
Senate, December 19, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill relative to the regulation of money transmission by the Division of Banks (House, No. 4840); 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 2997.
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran and David T. Vieira for legislation to authorize Augustus Wagner to buy back three years of creditable service with the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. Public Service.
Senate, December 19, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Stoneham (House, No. 4965) (also based on House, No. 4973); 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 2998.
This bill allows Mary McCabe to designate her daughter, Anna McCabe, as her survivor beneficiary for retirement benefits instead of a spouse. It overrides existing state laws that typically require a spouse to be the primary beneficiary in such cases. The change applies retroactively to October 29, 2023, ensuring the daughter is recognized as the beneficiary from that date forward.
This bill directs the Public Service Committee to investigate a specific House document concerning retirement plans. The committee is authorized to conduct this study during a legislative recess and must submit its findings and any proposed laws by December 31, 2024. This measure is a procedural order that does not change retirement benefits itself but instead mandates an official review of the existing plans.
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore, Susan L. Moran and Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III that the North Adams retirement board be authorized to grant creditable service to Neal Bryan Martin for full-time work with the Hoosac Water Quality District. Public Service.
By Representative Muradian of Grafton and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David K. Muradian, Jr., and Michael O. Moore that the Middlesex county retirement board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to John Moran, a retired police officer of the town of Hopkinton. Public Service.
