Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2838).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a "State of Emergency" declaration, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2837).
This bill sets specific deadlines for distributing tourism marketing grants from the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. It requires at least 50% of annual grant funds to be distributed to regional tourism councils by September 1st each fiscal year, with the remaining funds allocated by December 1st. The bill directly affects regional tourism councils that receive these state grants for marketing and promotion activities. It modifies the existing distribution process without creating new funding or altering program eligibility. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on timing requirements for existing grant disbursements.
HD 5456 is a procedural report submission by the Massachusetts Department of Correction detailing its 2023-2024 educational programming for inmates. The report lists vocational training programs offered, including Advanced Manufacturing Technician, Aerospace Quality Technician, and other skill-based courses. It does not create new laws or policies but provides transparency on inmate education initiatives. This report is submitted to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security as required by Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023.
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 294) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 295) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to define gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 304) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 306) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2885).
The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the public higher education faculty advancement pilot program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to invest in public higher education; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the working conditions and benefits of part-time and adjunct faculty at public institutions of higher education Commonwealth., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2880).
The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2865).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to relative increase motor vehicle liability insurance requirements, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2844).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1372) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2840).
Senate, December 18, 2025 -- The committee on Cannabis Policy, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to host community agreements, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2889).
The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 457) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide grants and other support to programs administered by local school districts that engage project-centered group learning methods in grades 5-8, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2862).
This is not a legislative bill but a routine administrative communication. HD 5453 is a submission from the Pension Reserves Investment Management Board reporting its quarterly financial portfolio as of September 30, 2025. The document lists detailed investment holdings and values across various funds and securities, including amounts held in companies like Microsoft, Boeing, and Taiwan Semiconductor. It serves solely as a financial disclosure, with no policy changes or legislative action proposed.
