Senate, June 13, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans (House, No. 4671) (being the text of Senate, No. 2817, printed as amended)
Report of the Department of Correction (pursuant to Section 39D(b) of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its quarterly report on restrictive housing for the second quarter of calendar year 2023
Report of the Department of Correction (pursuant to Section 39D(b) of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its quarterly report on restrictive housing for the first quarter of calendar year 2023
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain Senate and House documents relative to estate tax, personal income tax and other related matters.
This bill expands health coverage for state employees and retirees by mandating that their insurance plans cover opioid antagonists and licensed recovery coach services without deductibles or prior authorization. It also requires all medical practitioners to complete training on non-opioid pain management alternatives and the risks of opioid misuse before renewing their licenses. Additionally, the legislation directs pharmacies in high-overdose areas to maintain a continuous supply of over-the-counter opioid antagonists and requires substance use disorder treatment facilities to educate patients and provide at least two doses of these medications upon discharge.
This document is a formal communication from the Barnstable County Register of Deeds to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, requesting approval to spend $390,000 from the County Registers Technological Fund. The proposed funds are intended for technological and physical improvements at the Registry, including renovating archival storage, upgrading software and hardware, and enhancing security systems. The plan was developed in consultation with state officials and aligns with existing laws governing the expenditure of these specific funds.
This bill transmits a study from the Department of Revenue to the legislature regarding the feasibility of implementing an additional 4% excise tax on pass-through entities. The document analyzes whether the state can legally and practically impose this new tax after federal changes limited the deductibility of such state taxes for businesses. It does not enact the tax itself but rather provides the legislative body with the necessary information to decide on future policy action.
This bill formally submits the Department of Correction's biannual report on disciplinary unit housing for the year 2023 to the state legislature. The document details statistics regarding inmate releases and time served within correctional facilities for that specific calendar year. By placing the report on file, the legislation ensures official record-keeping without introducing new laws or policy changes.
This bill serves as a formal record of a report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding a pilot program designed to prepare students for careers in the state's offshore wind industry. The document details the progress made by the program in helping learners acquire the necessary academic and technical skills required for these specific jobs. It does not create new laws or funding but rather places an existing administrative update on file for public reference. The measure is procedural in nature, focusing on transparency and documentation rather than implementing new policy changes.
Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain Senate and House documents relative to Chapter 62F, corporate taxation and other related matters
Order authorizing the committee on Transportation to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, electric vehicles, license plates and other related matters.
