Massachusetts Bills

in committee · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2024

HD 5135: An Act to increase financial access for all

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to financial literacy and money management. Financial Services.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3132: An Act establishing medical panels for the probate and family court department

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish medical panels for the probate and family court department. The Judiciary.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3064: An Act erecting Clara Barton signs in the town of Oxford

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to erect Clara Barton signs on certain roads in the town of Oxford. Transportation.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 2802: An Act providing equity for self-directed complex caregivers

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide equity for self-directed complex caregivers. Health Care Financing.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3210: Resolve relative to the Morrissey Boulevard Commission

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins relative to reviving and continuing the special commission established (pursuant to section 53 of Chapter 176 of the Acts of 2022) to study and examine the transportation, resiliency, infrastructure and multi-modal needs of the regional corridor of Morrissey boulevard in the city of Boston. Transportation.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3161: An Act relative to the Blackstone Valley vocational regional school district

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the Blackstone Valley vocational regional school district. Public Service.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3160: An Act relative to the right to farm

By Mr. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Normand Champigny, for legislation relative to the right to farm. Agriculture.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

S 2802: Amendment S.2802

Senate, May 23, 2024 -- Text of amendment (802) (offered by Senator Montigny) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 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.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 2971: An Act to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to protect survivors of spousal abuse from alimony liability. The Judiciary.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3258: DPH Facility Inspection Report- Norfolk County House of Correction and Alternative Center

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of the Norfolk County House of Correction and Alternative Center, Dedham

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

SD 3261: DPH Facility Inspection Report- Suffolk County Jail

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of the Suffolk County Jail

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

S 2801: An Act relative to dark money in local government

This bill requires individuals and organizations to report financial contributions of $1,000 or more made to influence votes on local town meeting agendas. It mandates that these donors file detailed reports with the town clerk, disclosing the amount spent, the purpose of the spending, and the names and addresses of both the donors and the recipients. The law also sets specific deadlines for submitting these reports, including monthly filings and additional reports before and after town meetings. Violations of these reporting requirements could result in fines of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year.

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