Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 15, 2018

S 2297: An Act expanding the community college training incentive program

Senate, February 8, 2018 -- The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill expanding the community college training incentive program (Senate, No. 676),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2297)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 280: Resolve to promote better citizenship, civics education and civic engagement

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 280) of Jay R. Kaufman and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop a proposal for the establishment of a program of civics education and public service for the youth of the Commonwealth. Education.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 15, 2018

S 278: An Act relative to civics and new media literacy education in schools

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 278) of Eric P. Lesser, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to civics and new media literacy education in schools. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 15, 2018

S 2162: Proposed amendments to regulations for 205 CMR 3.00 and 205 CMR 4.00

SD 2330 proposes amendments to Massachusetts regulations governing harness horse racing (205 CMR 3.00) and general horse racing rules (205 CMR 4.00), submitted by the Gaming Commission. This procedural bill updates the regulatory framework for horse racing operations without creating new legislative requirements. It directly affects how racing facilities and the commission implement existing rules under state law.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 2022: An Act relative to civic education in public schools

By Representatives DiZoglio of Methuen and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2022) of Diana DiZoglio, Sean Garballey and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop a civic education curriculum to be included within the history and social science curriculum of public schools. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 3697: An Act regarding surviving military parents

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy relative to property tax exemptions for surviving parents of certain deceased members of the armed forces. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 3305: An Act to update and apply a cost of living adjustment to certain veteran's benefits

By Mr. Brodeur of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3305) of Paul Brodeur and others relative to cost of living adjustments to certain tax benefits for veterans. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 15, 2018

S 839: An Act prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses

By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of Eileen M. Donoghue for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 237: An Act relative to civic test requirements for graduation

By Mr. Dooley of Norfolk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 237) of Shawn Dooley and others relative to requiring high school students to pass a civics test for prior to graduation. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 432: An Act relative to farmers’ markets

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 432) of Paul R. Heroux relative to farmers’ markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 1606: An Act providing for prisoners of war

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1606) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others for legislation to make income received by a prisoner of war tax-exempt. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 15, 2018

H 4071: An Act Amending The Charter Of The Town Of Chelmsford Relative To Town Manager, Administrative Powers And Duties

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4071) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others (by vote of the town) relative to the authority of the town manager in the town of Chelmsford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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