Rep. Bill Straus

Co-sponsor S 1940

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the separation of cranberry bogs from agricultural use for renewable energy purposes

By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Steven S. Howitt, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to exempts portions of cranberry bogs set aside for renewable energy purposes from certain taxes. Revenue.

Passed Sep 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 805

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act fostering voting opportunities, trust, equity, and security

By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to opportunities, trust, equity, and security for voting. Election Laws.

Passed Sep 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 764

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to polling place security and integrity

By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, William M. Straus and others relative to polling place security and integrity. Election Laws.

Passed Sep 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1171

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1171) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits. Financial Services.

Passed Sep 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1173

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a dental patient bill of rights

By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to a dental insurance. Financial Services.

Passed Sep 12, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 3104

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to qualify city employees for certain death benefits when the cause of death is related to COVID-19

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3104) of Mark C. Montigny (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of New Bedford to qualify city employees for certain death benefits when the cause of death is related to COVID-19. Public Service. [Local approval received]

Passed Sep 8, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 3610

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to amateur radio operator license plates

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3610) of William M. Straus that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue amateur radio operator license plates. Transportation.

Passed Sep 8, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 101

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act creating a human services transportation task force

By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sarah K. Peake, William M. Straus and others for an investigation by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to non-emergency human services transportation contracts. Transportation.

Passed Sep 8, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 1210

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to drug prices paid by carriers

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of William M. Straus and Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to drug prices paid by certain insurance carriers. Financial Services.

Passed Sep 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 1016

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing permitting by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1016) of William M. Straus relative to capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Aug 29, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track