This bill (HD 5345) requires the Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation (Mass Ventures) to submit its financial statements for fiscal year 2025, as mandated under Section 6 of Chapter 40G of Massachusetts General Laws. It directly affects Mass Ventures, the state agency managing technology development programs, by requiring them to report their financial activities. The bill does not create new policies or impact other entities; it is a routine procedural filing for transparency. The summary includes the $33.7 million total amount referenced in the financial statements.
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By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to trafficking and abuse survivors. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to diaper product ingredient disclosure. Public Health.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to driving a motor vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Transportation.
HD 5339 requires the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to submit a monthly report on year-to-date net state tax revenue for August 2025, as specified under existing law (Section 5(e) of Chapter 62F). This procedural bill mandates a standard financial reporting update, directly affecting the Department of Revenue's administrative duties. It does not change tax rates, policies, or revenue collection methods. The bill focuses solely on establishing a routine reporting requirement for transparency, with no substantive policy impact.
This bill (HD 5337) is a procedural communication from the Office of the Comptroller submitting the fiscal year 2026 first quarter Federal Grants Report, as required under Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws. It does not create new policy or affect specific entities; it is a routine administrative report submission. The bill text appears to include unrelated items (e.g., NOAA Grants, APHIS), but these are not part of this specific procedural bill. The bill was placed on file on November 20, 2025.
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Lydia Edwards, William N. Brownsberger, Cindy F. Friedman and Mike Connolly for legislation to eliminate forced real estate broker's fees; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 275) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2707).
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Julian Cyr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to support access to vocational schools by creating MassReconnect, a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to students from the commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish a Master of Library Science assistance program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 938) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to require disclosure of conflicts of interests in academic institutions; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support access to practical nursing programs in vocational schools, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2698).
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Lydia Edwards, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote climate safe buildings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 636) of Liz Miranda for legislation to improve environmental justice in the Commonwealth by establishing the Green Zones Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to pesticide applications; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 667) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2718).
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line item 4590-0915 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children November 2025 monthly status report
This bill requires Massachusetts cities and towns to inspect all polling places and early voting sites every four years for compliance with federal and state accessibility laws. If barriers are found, local officials must implement temporary fixes within 48 hours and submit a written compliance plan detailing permanent solutions and timelines to the State Secretary. The State Secretary must annually report on inspection results, non-compliance, and corrective actions to the legislature. The law aims to ensure consistent accessibility for voters with disabilities at all voting locations through regular oversight and clear accountability measures.
