Report of the Department of Correction (pursuant to item 8900-0001 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its School Year 2023-2024 Educational Programming report
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Section 43 of Chapter 127 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Abortion Desert and Maternity Care Desert report
Message from Her Excellency the Governor returning with recommendation of an amendment the engrossed Bill increasing the membership of the board of health of the town of Marblehead from three to five members (see House, No. 3912).
HD 5359 is a procedural bill submitting a report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the operational status of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. The report, referenced in Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025, was formally placed on file with the legislature on November 26, 2025. This communication does not enact new policy but provides legislative oversight on the hospital's condition. The bill directly affects state legislators who review the report for potential follow-up actions.
HD 5358 is a procedural bill submitting a routine biweekly report on the emergency housing assistance program. It directs the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities to submit the October 16, 2025 report as required by prior laws (Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025 and Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024). This bill does not create new policy or affect specific groups - it only facilitates the standard reporting process for an existing program. The "days" data shown in the bill text appears to be part of the report's content but is not explained in the legislative text.
This bill (HD 5357) is a routine procedural requirement for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to submit its regular gaming revenue reports, including sports wagering revenue, through September 2025. It does not create new policy or alter revenue calculations; instead, it mandates the Commission continue its existing practice of providing these financial reports to the state. The bill title references Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws, which governs these reporting obligations. The attached table shows historical revenue data for Encore Boston Harbor (2019-2024) but does not reflect changes made by this bill.
HD 5362 requires the Department of Revenue to submit a monthly report detailing year-to-date net state tax revenue for September 2025, as specified under Section 5(e) of Chapter 62F of the General Laws. This procedural bill mandates a specific reporting format and timeline for the Department of Revenue, directly affecting state tax administration. It does not change tax laws or impact taxpayers, as it solely governs the presentation of existing revenue data. The bill was placed on file on November 26, 2025, with no further legislative action noted.
This is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Revenue to submit an annual report. It mandates the department to provide its October 2025 report on year-to-date net state tax revenue for the current fiscal year, as required by Section 5 of Chapter 62F (amended by 2023 Acts). The bill does not change tax laws or affect specific groups; it only establishes a routine reporting obligation for state tax revenue tracking. (1 sentence)
HD 5360 is a procedural bill submitting the Department of Public Health's annual report on the State Office of Pharmacy Services for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). This routine administrative submission, required by statute, details the operations and activities of the pharmacy services office. It does not create new laws, change funding, or directly affect residents or businesses. The bill simply places the completed report on file for legislative review as part of standard government reporting procedures.
HD 5361 requires the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to submit a quarterly report on Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECKs) for the second quarter of 2025, as mandated by Section 2 of Chapter 35 of the Acts of 2021. This procedural bill ensures regular documentation of SAECK status, including kits that do not require testing, to maintain transparency in evidence handling. It directly affects state agencies responsible for managing sexual assault evidence collection.
This bill requires the Office of the Comptroller to submit a report comparing actual tax and fee collections to the budgeted amounts for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The report is mandated under Sections 1A and 1B of Chapter 9 from the 2025 legislative session. It provides a formal update on state revenue performance during the initial quarter of the fiscal year, as required by existing law. The bill itself does not create new policy or directly affect citizens or entities.
This bill (SD 3409) is a procedural measure requiring the Office of the Comptroller to submit its FY2026 transfer schedule for the STEM Pipeline Fund, as mandated by prior legislation. It does not change the fund's purpose, funding levels, or who it serves; it simply formalizes the routine submission of a fiscal report. The bill directly affects state financial reporting procedures, not the STEM Pipeline Fund's operations or beneficiaries. This is a standard administrative step to ensure transparency in how the fund's resources will be allocated during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
