Massachusetts Bills

March , 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of Anne M. Gobi, Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 177) of Anne M. Gobi and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to extend pandemic-related relief for dining establishments; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 221) of John C. Velis for legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 295) of Paul K. Frost relative to providing for permanent alcoholic beverage takeout​​; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 299) of William C. Galvin and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to extend pandemic related relief for dining establishments to allow cocktails-to-go; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Denise C. Garlick relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 365) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3782) of Mike Connolly relative to the sale of food and alcoholic beverages by restaurants and bars and for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the promotion and discounted sale of alcoholic beverages, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2628).

March , 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 271) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 322) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study minimum and maximum allowable air temperatures in public school classrooms and facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).

April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to establish an education-to-career data center, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2666).

Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of the Bristol County Jail, Ash Street Facility, New Bedford

April 25, 2024 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the Senate Bills to address barriers to HIV prevention medication (Senate, No. 619); relative to emergency insulin access (Senate, No. 651); and to increase health insurance affordability for small business (Senate, No. 1899), reports the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2748).

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Transportation to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to distinctive plates, roadworks, bicycles and other related matters.

Order relative to authorizing the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to artist services, tourism promotion, cultural councils and other related matters.

Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain Senate and House documents relative to skating rinks, scientific services, public records and other related matters.