Massachusetts Bills

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 4067: An Act relative to a cranberry bog renovation tax credit

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 2135: An Act relative to shellfish reefs and water quality

By Ms. Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to shellfish reefs and water quality. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 4065: An Act combatting illegal tobacco and preventing further loss of revenue to the Commonwealth

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 14, 2017

H 4070: An Act amending the charter of the city of Malden

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, H4076

signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 13, 2017

H 3785: An Act authorizing the city known as the town of Franklin to establish a local agricultural commission with limited authority

By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3785) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka (by vote of the town) that the city known as the town of Franklin be authorized to establish a local agricultural commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed both · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 3889: An Act authorizing the appointment of James Atkinson to the position of junior accountant of the police department of the city of Methuen

By Ms. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3889) of Linda Dean Campbell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Methuen be authorized to appoint city councilor James Atkinson to the position of junior accountant of the police department of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 5: An Act to improve oversight of state government

So much of the recommendations of the State Auditor (House, No. 3) as relates to improving oversight of state government and access to certain tax returns and related tax records. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 1468: An Act relative to the sales tax of candy and soda

By Ms. Atkins of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1468) of Cory Atkins and others relative to the sales tax of candy and soda. Revenue.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

SD 2419: Communication from the Department of Public Health (pursuant to line item 4590-1506 of Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2017) submitting its report entitled “Primary Youth Prevention through Positive Youth Development”

Placed on file

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4056: An Act amending Chapter 169 of the Act's of 1881 pertaining to the Charter of the City of Malden

By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4056) of Paul J. Donato, Jason M. Lewis and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain inauguration day events in the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

S 1498: An Act relative to sunsetting tax expenditures

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to sunsetting tax expenditures. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 2576: An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the department of corrections

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Jim O'Day (D) · 47 co-sponsors

Bill results