By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3728) of Margaret R. Scarsdale (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Townsend. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3722) of Manny Cruz and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to a condominium conversion ordinance in the city of Salem. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2746) of Julian Cyr, Kip A. Diggs and Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of police chief in the town of Barnstable from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4194) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and John J. Cronin (by vote of the town) relative to the charter in the town of Groton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, November 20, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 219) of Walter F. Timilty, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and Brandy Fluker Oakley (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to issue a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2518).
Sections 219 and 220 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 (see House, No. 4800), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message see House, No. 4935). July 29, 2024.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4686) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to continue the employment of police officer John Haswell, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill updates animal welfare laws to require department employees and contractors to report suspected animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect to investigators within two working days, with immediate phone reporting for urgent cases. It protects those who make reports in good faith from legal liability while clarifying that the department itself is not obligated to conduct investigations. Additionally, the legislation allows child welfare officials to request behavior assessments and veterinary records from foster or pre-adoptive homes to ensure child safety, while explicitly prohibiting placement denials based solely on a dog's breed.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Schmid of Westport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Paul A. Schmid, III for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Ashland as the Harold Wadhams Gates memorial bridge. Transportation.
By Representative Peake of Provincetown and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3735) of Sarah K. Peake and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Truro be authorized to establish a program to reduce property tax liability in exchange for volunteer services for persons with disabilities. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4201) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Mark C. Montigny and Christopher Hendricks (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to employ a non-resident as the administrative assistant to the board of assessors of said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill sets the repayment schedule for specific state bonds issued under laws passed in 2024. It requires the state treasurer to pay back certain bonds within 10 years by June 30, 2039, while others must be paid within 30 years by June 30, 2059. These rules apply to bonds authorized in previous legislation and ensure they are retired by the dates recommended by the governor. The law overrides any conflicting state statutes regarding these bond terms.
