Massachusetts Bills

H 4257 provides $1.185 billion in state funding for municipal road and bridge improvements across Massachusetts. It directly affects cities and towns by allocating specific sums for road construction/reconstruction ($300 million), bridge/pavement projects ($500 million), small bridge/culvert repairs ($200 million), and congestion/safety initiatives ($185 million). Key mechanisms include requiring municipalities to follow DOT procedures, submit project certifications, and receive reimbursement within 30 days after work completion. The funding is administered through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, with allocations based on local road mileage and project eligibility. The bill is financed through state bonds authorized to be issued up to $1.185 billion, payable by 2065.

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 6B(b) of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its Fourth Quarter Federal Grants FY25 report

This bill establishes a licensing requirement for veterinary technicians in Massachusetts, mandating that only licensed individuals may use the title "veterinary technician" or perform veterinary technology services. It creates a Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine to set licensing rules, define roles (including distinguishing licensed technicians from veterinary assistants), and enforce standards. The law requires all veterinary technicians to obtain a license by July 1, 2030, and grants the board authority to set continuing education, supervise practice duties, and handle license suspensions. It directly affects veterinary technicians seeking to practice, veterinarians who supervise them, and animal healthcare facilities.

This bill allows agricultural or horticultural landowners to separate up to 10% of their contiguous land (or 15 acres, whichever is smaller) for renewable energy projects without full property tax liability. Instead, landowners pay 50% of the "roll-back taxes" that would apply if the land reverted to agricultural use, provided the land was non-productive at the time of separation. If the renewable energy use ends permanently and the land isn’t returned to farming, full tax liability resumes. The bill directly affects landowners converting agricultural land to solar or wind projects, with clear limits on the land size and tax obligations.

Report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (pursuant to Section 15(c) of Chapter 239 of the General Laws) submitting its report summary statistics on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions from January 2024 through June 2025

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 and Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Emergency Housing Assistance Program bi-weekly report

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 22(d) of Chapter 25 of the General Laws) submitting its Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) 2022-2023 annual report

Report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to line item 4003-0123 of Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its June Resettlement Agency report

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant Section 1(f) of Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021 and line item 1595-0116 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Genocide Education Trust Fund Fiscal Year 2023 report

Report of the Department of Economic Research (pursuant to Section 14F of Chapter 151A of the General Laws) submitting its July 2025 Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Data report

Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 98 of the Acts of 2021 and line item 1595-0116 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Genocide Education Programs Fiscal Year 2023 report

Report of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (pursuant to Section 101 of Chapter 159 of the General Laws) submitting its 2024 Fare Citation report