Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 1, 2017

S 1119: An Act establishing three new commissions on the status of women and girls

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1119) of Michael D. Brady, Viriato M. deMacedo, Jennifer L. Flanagan, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish three new commissions on the status of women and girls. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Mike Brady (D) · 21 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2017

H 3686: An Act designating a certain area within Toohig Park in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston in memory of Ambrose Valentino

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2017

H 3687: An Act redesignating the Pope John Paul II Park located in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston as the Saint Pope John Paul II Park

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

passed · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2017

H 1168: An Act clarifying participation in athletic safety programs

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Patricia A. Haddad and others for legislation to establish an interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2017

S 1195: An Act granting equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1195) of James B. Eldridge, William N. Brownsberger, Kevin G. Honan, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant equal access to original birth certificates to all persons born in Massachusetts. Public Health.

Jamie Eldridge (D) · 17 co-sponsors

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2017

H 3034: An Act limiting the use of prison labor

By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3034) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Tony Cabral (D) · 32 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 25, 2017

S 3: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

Senate, May 16, 2017 -- The Committee on Ways and Means, to whom was committed the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 3601) reports recommending that the same ought to pass, with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 25, 2017

H 2680: An Act relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Velis of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of John C. Velis and others that the Honor and Remember Flag be designated as the symbol of the Commonwealth’s concern and commitment to honoring and remembering the lives of all members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while serving. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

John Velis (D) · 27 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House May 25, 2017

H 2676: Resolve relative to the commemoration of Governor James and General John Sullivan

By Mr. Parisella of Beverly (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2676) of Murray Forbes and others relative to the commemoration of Governor James and General John Sullivan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 25, 2017

H 1691: An Act declaring the third Saturday of the month of October as Massachusetts Minutemen and Militia Day

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1691) of James R. Miceli and Timothy R. Whelan for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the third Saturday in October as Massachusetts Minutemen and Militia Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 24, 2017

H 249: An Act relative to the powers and duties of a regional school district

By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 249) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the powers and duties of regional school districts. Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2017

H 627: An Act establishing a student tuition recovery fund

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to establishing a student tuition recovery fund for students from certain for-profit schools. Higher Education.

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