Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to advance placement examinations to satisfy degree requirements, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2536).
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ban discriminatory admissions practices at higher education institutions; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 950) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to require higher education institutions to issue an annual report to the attorney general and department of higher education on their prior year admissions preference, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2534).
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to residential address privacy for candidates on general and primary election ballots. Election Laws.
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to civil immigration detainers and state and local law cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
This bill creates the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to regulate the state's legal cannabis industry. The commission, composed of three governor-appointed commissioners with expertise in public health or cannabis regulation, will oversee licensing, enforcement, and policy implementation for cannabis businesses. Commissioners must be state residents, avoid political office, and follow strict ethical rules prohibiting conflicts of interest with licensed businesses. The commission will operate as a state agency with defined procedures for meetings, decision-making, and financial management.
H 4187 creates a new Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to oversee the state's cannabis regulatory framework. The commission will consist of three appointed commissioners (one full-time chair and two part-time members), requiring gubernatorial appointment with background checks, no felony convictions, and expertise in areas like public health or cannabis regulation. Commissioners must be Massachusetts residents, avoid conflicts of interest (e.g., holding elected office), and serve limited terms (max 8 years total). This bill establishes the governance structure for future cannabis rulemaking but does not change current cannabis laws or licensing rules.
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González relative to the installation of security systems. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, June 2, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2179) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to sell naming rights to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties operated by the MCCA, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2524).
By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth Bradt, Julie Breskin, Jeff Gross, Ian McLeod and others for legislation to establish offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish an opt-out admissions lottery process for charter schools. Education.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the penalties for protests intentionally blocking or preventing access to a public roadway or highway. The Judiciary.
