Massachusetts Bills

Senate, May 28, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2680) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3074).

Report of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (pursuant to Section 230 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and Section 6 of Chapter 6C of the General Laws) submitting its Regional Transit Authority Performance Management FY25 annual report

This bill serves as a formal communication from the Office of the Inspector General to the state legislature regarding a failed procurement process for the 2025 Service Plaza project. It presents an investigatory review detailing issues with a builder in Oyster Harbors and notes that conditions related to a bridge have deteriorated. The document is intended to inform lawmakers about the specific failures and current status of the project without recommending further legislative action.

This bill transmits a report from the Office of the Inspector General detailing misconduct by Michael Sacco, the former CEO of the Worcester Regional Retirement System. The document outlines specific findings such as Sacco working fewer hours than required, neglecting duties, and misusing public funds for private client matters. Additionally, the report criticizes the retirement board for failing to adequately monitor Sacco's performance and for signing an employment agreement with insufficient protections. The bill serves as a formal communication of these investigative results rather than proposing new policy changes.

This bill is a procedural document that formally submits the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's gaming revenue reports and sports wagering revenue data through March 2026 to the state legislature. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to provide the public and lawmakers with an official record of financial data from casinos like Encore Boston Harbor. The included data details monthly coin-in, slot and table gross gaming revenue, and tax collections over several years to track the industry's financial performance.

This document is a formal communication from the Office of the Comptroller submitting an updated schedule for transferring funds to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects the Commonwealth Transportation Fund and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation by detailing specific monthly operating subsidy amounts. The schedule lists exact dollar figures for transfers from July 2025 through June 2026, totaling an appropriation of approximately $559 million. This submission fulfills a requirement established in the 2025 state budget laws and serves as an informational update for the relevant legislative committees.

Report of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (pursuant to line item 1596-2406 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its RTA Fare Free Pilot Program FY25 report

House Document 6108 is a formal submission from the Office of the Inspector General that presents the findings of a study on special education transportation costs in Massachusetts. The document analyzes various factors influencing these expenses, such as driver shortages, contract complexity, and regionalization efforts, while also listing specific recommendations for improvement. This report is intended to inform policymakers and school districts about the current state of transportation logistics and funding challenges without proposing new legislation.

This bill directs the Office of the Inspector General to submit a quarterly report on pandemic funding oversight for the first quarter of 2026. The report, required under existing state laws, will detail the agency's findings regarding how pandemic funds were managed and utilized. It affects the Office of the Inspector General by establishing a specific deadline for delivering this financial review to the relevant authorities. The legislation ensures continued transparency by mandating regular updates on the status of pandemic-related financial oversight.

Senate, May 28, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2681) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish safety standards for BMX bicycle and motorcross tracks, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3075).

This bill serves as a formal record of a report submitted by the Department of Revenue regarding the financial status of the Child Support Services Division for fiscal year 2026. The document details projected expenditures and financial allocations for the trust fund and related accounts without proposing any new laws or policy changes. Because the measure is purely administrative and informational, it does not directly affect the public or alter existing regulations. Its primary function is to place the department's annual financial data on file for official reference.

This document is a formal communication from the Office of the Comptroller to the House and Senate Ways and Means committees, submitting a report on federal grants for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The report details the status of various grants applied for by state agencies, including pending awards for victim assistance and passenger rail projects. It also lists new federal grants that have been received and partially expended by different state departments, such as those for fire assistance, preschool development, and drone security. This submission fulfills a legal requirement under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 29, Section 6B(b) to provide quarterly updates on federal funding applications and expenditures.