Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 3370: An Act relative to the Fort Devens Museum

By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3370) of Sheila C. Harrington and others for legislation to designate the Fort Devens Museum as the official veterans and military museum of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 2135: An Act relative to shellfish reefs and water quality

By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reefs and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed both · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 3889: An Act authorizing the appointment of James Atkinson to the position of junior accountant of the police department of the city of Methuen

By Ms. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3889) of Linda Dean Campbell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Methuen be authorized to appoint city councilor James Atkinson to the position of junior accountant of the police department of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 5: An Act to improve oversight of state government

So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to improving oversight of state government and access to certain tax returns and related tax records. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 1468: An Act relative to the sales tax of candy and soda

By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1468) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the sales tax of candy and soda. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4056: An Act amending Chapter 169 of the Act's of 1881 pertaining to the Charter of the City of Malden

By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4056) of Paul J. Donato, Jason M. Lewis and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain inauguration day events in the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

S 1498: An Act relative to sunsetting tax expenditures

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to sunsetting tax expenditures. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 2576: An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the department of corrections

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Jim O'Day (D) · 46 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

S 1493: An Act removing the sales tax exemption for soft drinks

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and Chris Walsh for legislation to remove the sales tax exemption for soft drinks. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 2531: An Act directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefits

By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to directing the State Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to Virginia Wise, the surviving spouse of Raymond Wise, an officer of the Bridgewater State College Police Department. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4020: An Act authorizing the Silver Lake Regional School District to convey drainage easements to the town of Kingston

By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to authorize the Silver Lake Regional School District to convey drainage easements to the town of Kingston. Municipalities and Regional Government.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 7, 2017

S 2034: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the city of Taunton

By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Marc R. Pacheco, Patricia A. Haddad and Keiko M. Orrall (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the city of Taunton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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