Massachusetts Bills

signed · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2024

H 2679: An Act exempting the Deputy Police Chief of the town of Wrentham from the civil service law

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2679) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch (by vote of the town) that the deputy police chief of the town of Wrentham be exempt from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2024

H 4185: An Act authorizing the town of Mashpee to lease certain town land to the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod, Inc

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4185) of David T. Vieira and Susan L. Moran (by vote of the town) that the town of Mashpee be authorized to lease certain land in said town to the Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2024

H 4224: An Act relative to the treasurer-collector of the town of Sherborn

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4224) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that the town of Sherborn be authorized to establish the position of the treasurer-collector in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 30, 2024

H 4649: An Act An authorizing the city of Somerville to continue the employment of Charles J. Femino as acting chief of police

This law allows Charles J. Femino to remain as the acting police chief in Somerville until a permanent replacement is hired, he is removed by the mayor, or he turns 68. The legislation permits the city to pay for a medical checkup to ensure he is still physically and mentally able to do the job. Additionally, it restores his full retirement pay after he had previously agreed to take a reduced amount while serving in this temporary role.

signed · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

S 2580: An Act relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Andover

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2580) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · Senate May 30, 2024

S 2515: An Act authorizing the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2515) of Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 23, 2024

H 3826: An Act authorizing the town of Holliston to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3826) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that the town of Holliston be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · Senate May 23, 2024

S 1921: An Act authorizing the town of Norwell to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwell be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 14, 2024

H 4036: An Act relative to the charter of the town of Rockland

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4036) of David F. DeCoste and John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board in the town of Rockland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 14, 2024

H 4437: An Act correcting the membership date of a certain police officer in the town of North Reading relative to their membership in the Middlesex county retirement system

Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill exempting Thomas Romeo from the 75% pension and annuity limitation for police officers hired after January 1, 1988 set forth in Chapter 32, Section 7(2)(a)(ii) of the General Laws (House, No. 4164) [Local Approval Received]. February 22, 2024

signed · Massachusetts · House May 9, 2024

H 3827: An Act amending the membership of the Housing Commission in the town of Lincoln

By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3827) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) relative to the membership of the Housing Commission in the town of Lincoln. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House May 9, 2024

H 4011: An Act providing for the appointment of a treasurer-collector in the town of Kingston

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of a treasurer-collector in the town of Kingston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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