Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 988: An Act to update the definition of fentanyl

By Messrs. Whelan of Brewster and Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the definition of fentanyl. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 2359: An Act to reduce the criminalization of poverty

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to making comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Chynah Tyler (D) · 29 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3079: An Act to promote transparency, best practices and better outcomes for children and communities

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Kay Khan and others relative to the treatment and interaction of juveniles within the state justice system and the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding such juveniles by certain state agencies. The Judiciary.

Kay Khan (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 944: An Act relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records

By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Karen E. Spilka, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records. The Judiciary.

Karen Spilka (D) · 29 co-sponsors

passed both · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3352: An Act supporting local business retention

By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3352) of Aaron Vega and others relative to taxes assessed on commercial real estate and personal property of small businesses. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 683: An Act establishing an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, James M. Cantwell, Jack Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 2308: An Act for justice reinvestment

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary.

Mary Keefe (D) · 60 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 967: An Act relative to larceny

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to penalties for the crime of larceny. The Judiciary.

Chynah Tyler (D) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3047: An Act relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment

By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3047) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 701: An Act relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty. Higher Education.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 28, 2017

S 2051: An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Anne M. Gobi and Todd M. Smola (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Palmer to issue one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises at 4279 Church street. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 28, 2017

H 3882: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose impact fees for any development project for the purposes of funding the Green Line extension

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3882) of Denise Provost and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose fees on certain development projects to fund the Green Line Extension. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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