Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1954: An Act relative to low-speed vehicles

By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1954) of Thomas M. McGee and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation relative to low-speed vehicles. Transportation.

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 3, 2017

H 3455: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Brenda May, an employee of the Department of Children and Families

By Representative Donahue of Worcester and Senator Moore, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel M. Donahue and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Brenda May, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 3, 2017

S 1950: An Act relative to vehicle idling

By Mr. McGee, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1950) of Thomas M. McGee, Jonathan Hecht and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to vehicle idling. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2017

H 1892: An Act requiring the hands-free use of mobile telephones while driving

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1892) of William M. Straus and others relative to requiring hands-free use of mobile telephones while operating a motor vehicle. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

S 12: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 12) of Cynthia S. Creem for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions. The Judiciary.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

SD 2184: DTA 2017 Eligible Noncitizen Report

Report of the Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to Section 2(B)(r) of Chapter 18 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report detailing eligible noncitizens receiving Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC).

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

S 13: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, Senate, No. 13) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for term renewal process. The Judiciary.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

SD 2181: MassDOT MBTA FMCB Strategic Plan

Communication from the Department of Transportation (pursuant to Section 202 of Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2015) submitting the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board strategic plan.

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

S 2055: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions

April 26, 2017 -- Text of the proposed new draft recommended by the committee on the Judiciary to the proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the subject matter of initiative petitions (House, No. 65)

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

SD 2183: Comptroller FY17 Revised Transfer Schedule

Communication from the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 2E of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2016) submitting a Fiscal Year 2017 revised transfer schedule for the following account: 1595-6369 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

passed · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2017

H 1882: An Act relative to safe driving

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to prohibit the use of a mobile phone while operating a motor vehicle on any public way. Transportation.

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate May 1, 2017

SD 2180: DESE Low-Income Student Calculation Study

Communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 165 of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2016) submitting its low-income student calculation study.

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