By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to loans for failed septic systems. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Sponsored bills
By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William M. Straus and Michael J. Rodrigues for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sandra Cuthbert, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Public Service.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2646) of William M. Straus and others for legislation to exempts portions of cranberry bogs set aside for renewable energy purposes from certain taxes. Revenue.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 351) of William M. Straus relative to farmer-wineries license fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Norman J. Orrall and others relative to the taxation of tools and machinery utilized in the repair of on-farm machinery. Revenue.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2649) of William M. Straus relative to taxation for certain land subject to conservation restrictions. Revenue.
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of William M. Straus and others relative to the establishment of a cranberry wetland mitigation banking program for the purposes of off-site mitigation of public or private projects subject to the wetlands protection act. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of Mark C. Montigny (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of New Bedford to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 885) of William M. Straus relative to capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3865) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of New Bedford be authorized to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]