Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 3512: An Act supporting affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to very large real estate transactions

By Mr. Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3512) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to authorize municipalities which have established an affordable housing trust fund to impose a certain fee to the purchase price of certain real property. Municipalities and Regional Government.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 2937: An Act relative to the use of Department of Conservation and Recreation property for farmers markets and community gardens

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2937) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Paul Schmid (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 2835: An Act to call the International Trade Commission to action

By Mr. Kuros of Uxbridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Kevin J. Kuros relative to the International Trade Commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 1116: An Act regarding municipal fines

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to municipal fines. Municipalities and Regional Government.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 2939: An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2939) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to protect the viability of farms and farming in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 1949: An Act relative to protecting municipalities from unfunded mandates

By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Ways and Means.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 3713: An Act to promote healthy soils

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish a healthy soils program within the Department of Agricultural Resources to promote the use of regenerative agriculture. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Paul Schmid (D) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 2940: An Act relative to buffer zones on land under the agricultural restriction program

By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2940) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to buffer zones on land under the agricultural restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 6, 2018

H 2116: An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a sustainable water resource fund to mitigate water shortages. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2018

SD 2508: Report of the Special Commission relative to Energy Storage and Battery Test Facilities (pursuant to Section 134 of Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2017) submitting its comprehensive study on feasibility, administration and economic impact of a battery testing facility.

Placed on file

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2018

S 192: An Act creating the Home Works Program

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Joan B. Lovely, F. Jay Barrows, Kay Khan, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Joan Lovely (D) · 31 co-sponsors

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 5, 2018

SD 2513: Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspections of the following correctional facilities: MCI Cedar Junction Boston Pre-Release Center Bristol County Jail, Ash Street Facility Western Mass Recovery and Wellness Center

Placed on file

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