Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2017

H 630: An Act relative to the right to counsel in disciplinary hearings

By Mr. Diehl of Whitman, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Geoff Diehl relative to the right to counsel by certain higher education students in disciplinary hearings. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2017

H 648: An Act relative to student’s rights in higher education

By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to require post secondary institutions to inform students of their right to call their parents and their right to an attorney in the event of a disciplinary hearing that may result in expulsion. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 8, 2017

S 697: An Act creating a right to representation for college students in some school disciplinary matters

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of Barbara A. L'Italien and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a right to representation for college students in some school disciplinary matters. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 8, 2017

S 706: An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of Michael O. Moore, Timothy R. Whelan, Jack Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

Mike Moore (D) · 26 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2017

H 632: An Act relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to institute programs to respond to sexual violence on higher education campuses. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 8, 2017

H 302: An Act relative to school threats

By Mr. Naughton of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Harold P. Naughton, Jr. relative to certain school threats. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 7, 2017

S 145: An Act protecting innocent sellers

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish nonmanufacturing seller liability. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 7, 2017

H 3736: An Act relative to language opportunity for our kids

Published as amended, see H3740

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 7, 2017

H 2923: An Act designating a certain area in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston in memory of Carl E. Hosea, Jr

By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2923) of Daniel J. Hunt and Linda Dorcena Forry for legislation to erect a suitable marker, in memory of Carl E. Hosea, Jr., in Pope John Paul II Park in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston . Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 7, 2017

S 1567: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1567) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 7, 2017

H 2788: An Act granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2788) of Christine P. Barber and others (with the approval of the mayor and board of aldermen) that the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2017

H 646: An Act establishing the Massachusetts higher education matching grants program

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of John W. Scibak relative to establishing the higher education matching grants program in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

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