Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 2359: An Act to reduce the criminalization of poverty

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to making comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Chynah Tyler (D) · 29 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3079: An Act to promote transparency, best practices and better outcomes for children and communities

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Kay Khan and others relative to the treatment and interaction of juveniles within the state justice system and the collection and reporting of statistical data regarding such juveniles by certain state agencies. The Judiciary.

Kay Khan (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 944: An Act relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records

By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Karen E. Spilka, Marjorie C. Decker, Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to sealing of juvenile records and expungement of court records. The Judiciary.

Karen Spilka (D) · 29 co-sponsors

passed both · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3352: An Act supporting local business retention

By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3352) of Aaron Vega and others relative to taxes assessed on commercial real estate and personal property of small businesses. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 683: An Act establishing an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, James M. Cantwell, Jack Lewis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 2308: An Act for justice reinvestment

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to comprehensive criminal justice reform. The Judiciary.

Mary Keefe (D) · 60 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 967: An Act relative to larceny

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to penalties for the crime of larceny. The Judiciary.

Chynah Tyler (D) · 33 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3047: An Act relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment

By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3047) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 701: An Act relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 701) of Michael O. Moore, Jose F. Tosado, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to break generational cycles of poverty. Higher Education.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 28, 2017

S 2051: An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2051) of Anne M. Gobi and Todd M. Smola (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Palmer to issue one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises at 4279 Church street. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 28, 2017

SD 2336: Action on Governor Vetoes

Senate, September 28, 2017 -- Offered by Senator Bruce E. Tarr relative to delaying action on vetoes and items disapproved by the Governor on the fiscal year 2018 General Appropriations Bill

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 28, 2017

SD 2335: DMH FY18 Annual Individual and Family Support Plan

Communication from the Department of Mental Health (pursuant to Section 16F of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Individual and Family Support Plan.

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