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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1359: An Act relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reforms municipal unemployment insurance under Labor committee, expanding worker benefits and support for employment standards.90% confidence
Mike Moore (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1376: An Act relative to unemployment insurance

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses unemployment insurance, a core worker benefit under Labor and Workforce Development, aiming to strengthen financial support for unemployed workers.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1776: An Act empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1776) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to empower law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates state law enforcement cooperation with federal authorities for transferring custody of convicted criminals, aligning with federal immigration enforcement efforts.85% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 4 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 3438: An Act establishing the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth

This bill proposes designating the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as Massachusetts' official sedimentary structure. Introduced by Rep. Susannah Whipps and colleagues, it is a symbolic measure with no regulatory, administrative, or policy impact. The legislation serves purely as a ceremonial recognition without altering laws or affecting any stakeholders. It falls under procedural designation, not substantive policy change.
Susannah Whipps (I) · 13 co-sponsors
passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5503: An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. Bridge

By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to designate a certain bridge over state highway Route 140 in the city of Gardner as the Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. bridge. Transportation.
Jon Zlotnik (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5484: An Act to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5484) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting fertilizer application reduces agricultural runoff and nutrient pollution, directly protecting local waterways and ecosystems.90% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5513: An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5513) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Sally P. Kerans and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Middleton be authorized to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Brad Jones (R) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5515: An Act to increase the value of estates eligible for abatements pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 59, section 5, clauses seventeenth D and forty-first C in the town of Shrewsbury

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5515) of Hannah Kane (by vote of the town) that the town of Shrewsbury be authorized to increase the value of estates eligible for abatements in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases estate tax abatements, providing tax relief and reducing the tax burden for eligible estates.85% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5538: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to increase the short-term rental community impact fee for the purpose of school and municipal facilities

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5538) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the short-term rental community impact fee in said city for the purpose of school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes an increase in short-term rental fees to fund school and municipal facilities, directly strengthening local budget revenue for public services.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes increasing fees to generate revenue specifically for school facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure funding.85% confidence
Manny Cruz (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 3148: An Act validating the 2026 annual election in the town of Oakham

Senate, June 25, 2026 -- Message from Her Excellency the Governor (pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 8, Paragraph 1, Clause (2) of the Amendments to the Constitution, as appearing in Article LXXXIX of said Amendments) recommending legislation to validating the 2026 annual elections in the town of Oakham.
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 10, 2026

H 5537: An Act authorizing an increase in the limit of a local excise tax that the city of Salem may impose for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5537) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the limit of a local excise tax for the purpose of funding school and municipal facilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local excise tax increase to fund school and municipal facilities, directly strengthening public infrastructure and education budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes increased local excise tax specifically to fund school facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure.90% confidence
Manny Cruz (D)
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