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All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 27, 2017

S 2124: An Act improving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferrals

Senate, July 20, 2017 -- The committee on Rules to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to senior citizen property taxes (Senate, No. 1503) (also based on Senate, Nos. 1514, 1543, 1583, 1607 and 1644).,-- reports, that the matter be placed on the Orders of the Day for July 24, 2017 with an recommended amendment substituting a new draft entitled “An Act improving real property tax abatements, application deadlines, and deferrals” (Senate, No. 2124)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 673: An Act relative to housing production

By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Forry, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish a community-scale housing development demonstration program within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Housing.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 27, 2017

S 2125: An Act relative to language opportunity for our kids

Senate, July 20, 2017 -- The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill relative to language opportunity for our kids (House, No. 3740) ,-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 2125 (also based on Senate, No. 2070)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 684: An Act relative to zoning density

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 684) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that cities and towns be authorized to increase the density of property zoned for residential usage to provide additional affordable housing units. Housing.

signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 27, 2017

S 1132: An Act authorizing the city of Leominster to pay a certain unpaid bill

By Ms. Flanagan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Jennifer L. Flanagan (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Leominster to pay a certain unpaid bill. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 1993: An Act making municipalities eligible to attend auctions for the purchase of motor vehicles

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to the sale of second hand motor vehicles by municipalities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 27, 2017

S 1503: An Act relative to senior citizen property taxes

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Cynthia S. Creem and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation relative to senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 2824: An Act to allow non-profits to purchase alcohol from retail package stores for charitable events

By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Paul McMurtry and others for legislation to allow non-profits and charities to purchase alcohol from retail package stores for use at charitable events. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 676: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency

By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Kevin G. Honan relative to expanding the certain authority of the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency to other states and the District of Columbia. Housing.

signed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 3680: An Act establishing the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2017

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 2237: An Act to address equal access to housing through local zoning

By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2237) of Christine P. Barber and others that zoning ordinances and by-laws provide districts containing multi-family housing. Housing.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2017

H 3845: An Act relative to housing production

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