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All 48,694 Active 11,420 In committee 4,256 Passed 35,449 Signed 1,793 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 7, 2018

H 4223: An Act relative to refusal of complicity

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Mike Connolly and others relative to the use of state resources to assist investigations or prosecutions, under federal law, of individuals for activities relative to the use and distribution of marijuana and medical marijuana. Marijuana Policy.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 2288: housing and sustainable development

Filed by Mr. Moore-- Order relative to granting the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government until March 7, 2018, within which time to make its final report on a certain Senate document relative to housing and sustainable development.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 7, 2018

H 3374: An Act to exempt the deliberation of public bodies at town meeting from the open meeting law

By Mr. Kocot of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3374) of Peter V. Kocot and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to exempt the deliberations of public bodies at town meetings from the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1326: An Act clarifying firearms oversight

By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Peter J. Durant, Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify firearms oversight. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1363: An Act relative to the expansion of the state DNA database

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1318: An Act relative to equitable firearm license fees

By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, Todd M. Smola, James R. Miceli and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equitable firearm license fees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1356: An Act to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to promote business continuity and recovery after a disaster. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1292: An Act relative to data collection on multiple gun purchases

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Cynthia S. Creem for legislation relative to data collection on multiple gun purchases. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1302: An Act increasing the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms

By Ms. Donoghue, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Eileen M. Donoghue and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the penalties for the illegal possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 2287: Judicial matters

Filed by Mr. Brownsberger -- Order relative to granting the committee on the Judiciary until March 21, 2018, within which time to make its final report on certain Senate documents relative to Senate bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1287: An Act regarding the prevention of illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to prevent illegal trafficking and gun violence among youth in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 7, 2018

S 1324: An Act relative to change of address for firearm licensing

By Mr. Humason, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Donald F. Humason, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, James R. Miceli, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to change of address for firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.