Massachusetts Bills

This is a procedural report submission, not a legislative bill. The document is the Department of Transitional Assistance's required Secure Jobs Program report for FY2024, mandated by Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the 2024 budget law. It details how the program helps families receiving housing assistance (like HomeBASE or MRVP) secure and retain jobs through individualized support, flexible funding for expenses like transportation or certifications, and employment retention services. In FY2024, the program enrolled 689 families, with 268 achieving employment at an average wage of $17/hour across 64 employers.

HD 5015 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to submit a report on the Green School Works Program's progress. This program, established under Section 37 of Chapter 69 (amended by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023), focuses on environmental sustainability initiatives in public schools. The bill itself does not create new policy but fulfills a legal reporting requirement for the legislature. The report details program implementation, outcomes, and any challenges faced by schools participating in the initiative.

This bill is a routine procedural submission requiring the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) to transmit its fiscal year 2025 investment fund report to the legislature. It does not create new policy but fulfills a standard reporting requirement under state law for the MassCEC's energy investment activities. The report will detail the center's funding allocations and activities for the 2025 fiscal year. As a procedural document, it directly affects the MassCEC and the legislature's oversight process.

This bill is a procedural report submission, not a new law. It requires the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to submit its fourth quarterly report on the RAFT program (line item 7004-9316, Chapter 140 of Acts 2024). The report details FY2024 data: 43,575 families applied for RAFT assistance, 11,975 were approved, and $41.85 million was awarded (broken down by income categories: 0-15% AMI, 16-30% AMI, and 31%+ AMI). The report directly affects EOHLC, which must provide this data to the House and Senate Ways and Means committees as legally mandated.

Report of the Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to Section 10 of Chapter 18 of the General Laws) submitting its Department of Transitional Organizational annual report

This bill is a routine procedural submission, not a policy change. It transmits the July 24, 2025 biweekly report from the Executive Offices of Administration and Finance and Housing and Livable Communities regarding the emergency housing assistance program. The report details data on emergency shelter usage and housing assistance days for affected families, including information on evictions, fires, floods, and shelter stays as of that date. The bill itself does not alter program rules or funding - it simply fulfills a reporting requirement established by prior legislation.

Report of Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to line item 4400-1020 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) submitting its FY25 DTA Secure Jobs report

HD 5007 is a procedural bill requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to submit the TACPAC Task Force report, which examines transitions from acute to post-acute care in Massachusetts. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it simply mandates the submission of an existing task force report. The bill was placed on file on August 7, 2025, and has no substantive policy provisions. This is a routine reporting requirement, not a legislative change.

HD 4998 is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Public Utilities to submit its annual self-generation report for 2024. This report details electricity sales from self-generation sources like rooftop solar panels. The bill itself does not change policy or affect residents or businesses - it simply facilitates the department’s routine administrative reporting under existing law. No legislative action or vote is needed, as it was merely placed on file.

This bill (HD 5006) requires the Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) to submit an annual report on the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund (CSETF) for fiscal year 2025, as mandated by Section 14A(d) of Chapter 94G. The report details fund expenditures ($26.7 million in grants), recipient businesses (181 entities across Massachusetts, including minority-owned operations), geographic locations, funding types, and $12,001 in public donations. It ensures transparency for the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, the Cannabis Policy Committee, and the public via EOED’s website. The report directly supports accountability for funds intended to advance equitable participation in Massachusetts’ cannabis industry for communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition.

Report of the Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to Section 2(B) of Chapter 18 and Section 16 of Chapter 118 of Section of General Law) submitting its fiscal year 2024 Economic Independence Accounts report

This bill (HD 4999) is a procedural submission requiring the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025, as mandated under Section 15(f) of Chapter 19C of the General Laws. It does not create new policy or affect specific individuals; it simply fulfills a routine legal obligation for the DPPC to report on its activities. The bill serves as the formal vehicle for transmitting the commission’s annual report to the legislature. It has no substantive policy changes or voting impact, as it is a standard administrative filing.