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All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · House May 4, 2017

H 1557: An Act to broaden eligibility for relief from disproportionate property tax burdens

By Mr. Kaufman of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1557) of Jay R. Kaufman and others relative to eligibility for income tax credits for certain disproportionate property tax burdens. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 4, 2017

H 2645: An Act to continue tax basis rules for property acquired from decedents

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2645) of Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to continue tax basis rules for property acquired from decedents. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 2049: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Gail Normandin, an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gail Normandin, an employee of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1962: An Act to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1962) of Mark C. Montigny, James R. Miceli and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to prevent driver distraction and motor vehicle fatalities. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1908: An Act relative to hands free cell phone devices

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1908) of Cynthia S. Creem, John C. Velis, Jonathan Hecht and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to hands free cell phone devices. Transportation.

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 3, 2017

H 3648: An Act providing for the financing of certain improvements to municipal roads and bridges

Laid before the Governor

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 161: An Act strengthening the enforcement of certain licenses

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 161) of James E. Timilty for legislation to strengthen the enforcement of certain licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1954: An Act relative to low-speed vehicles

By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1954) of Thomas M. McGee and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation relative to low-speed vehicles. Transportation.

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 3, 2017

H 3455: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Brenda May, an employee of the Department of Children and Families

By Representative Donahue of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel M. Donahue and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Brenda May, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1950: An Act relative to vehicle idling

By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1950) of Thomas M. McGee, Jonathan Hecht and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to vehicle idling. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2017

H 1892: An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring hands-free use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

S 12: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Cynthia S. Creem for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions. The Judiciary.