Rep. Bill Straus

Primary H 4342

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Rochester to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4342) of William M. Straus (by vote of the town) that the town of Rochester be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed May 12, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4762

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4762

Passed May 9, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 726

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to breast cancer equity and early detection

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Michael F. Rush, Thomas A. Golden, Jr., William M. Straus, Jessica Ann Giannino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services.

Passed May 2, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2528

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to kayak safety

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2528) of William M. Straus relative to kayak safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed May 2, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4564

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4564

Passed Apr 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4707

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4707

Passed Apr 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 1959

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement

By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4681

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement.

In committee Apr 11, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2738

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act encouraging the use of renewable energy on agricultural land

Senate, March 3, 2022 -- The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of Susan L. Moran, William M. Straus, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to encourage the use of renewable energy on agricultural land, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2738).

In committee Apr 7, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 3075

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to a cranberry bog improvement tax credit

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of William M. Straus and others relative to a cranberry bog improvement tax credit. Revenue.

Passed Apr 7, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track