By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.
This bill (SD 255) allows small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to deduct capital gains from selling company shares to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) when the ESOP owns at least 49% of the business. It directly affects small business owners who sponsor ESOPs, providing a tax incentive to transition ownership to employees. The key provision amends tax law to permit this deduction for gains from the sale of employer securities to qualifying ESOPs. The bill must be sponsored by the business itself and applies only to non-publicly traded companies. The measure was recently referred to the Revenue committee after House concurrence.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1850) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to designate constitutional officers as employers of the employees under their jurisdiction. Public Service.
This bill amends Massachusetts' prevailing wage law to require that approved apprenticeship and training programs pay the same prevailing wages as other covered entities, such as pension and health funds. It specifically adds these programs to the list of initiatives subject to prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 149 of the General Laws. The change applies to all state-approved apprenticeship programs that meet standards outlined in Chapter 23, ensuring they comply with existing wage rules for public works projects. This policy update extends current wage protections to apprenticeship participants without creating new programs.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2148) of Paul R. Feeney and Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to utilize apprenticeship programs for career paths in construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
