Rep. Bill Straus

Primary H 2152

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to a cranberry wetland mitigation bank

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2152) of William M. Straus and Keiko M. Orrall 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.

Passed Mar 6, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 378

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the selection of Lieutenant Governor

By Mr. Koczera of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of Robert M. Koczera, Jay R. Kaufman and William M. Straus relative to the selection of a candidate for Lieutenant-Governor. Election Laws.

Passed Feb 28, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3302

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to chapter 15A

By Messrs. Straus of Mattapoisett and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3302) of William M. Straus and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to the optional retirement system for certain employees of public institutions of higher education. Public Service.

Passed Feb 26, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2655

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

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

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of William M. Straus and Keiko M. Orrall for legislation to exempts portions of cranberry bogs set aside for renewable energy purposes from certain taxes. Revenue.

Passed Feb 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 1635

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to conservation restrictions

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1635) of William M. Straus relative to taxation for certain land subject to conservation restrictions. Revenue.

Passed Feb 22, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 591

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect access to confidential healthcare

By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of Karen E. Spilka, Jack Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to confidential healthcare. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 14, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 1901

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of William M. Straus for an investigation by a special commission relative to retirement benefits provided to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority employees. Transportation.

Passed Feb 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2156

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a special fund for recaptured funds from demolition liens or related grants in the town of Fairhaven

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Mark C. Montigny and William M. Straus (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a special fund from demolition liens or related grants in the town of Fairhaven. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Feb 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2960

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect access to confidential healthcare

By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Kate Hogan and others relative to common summary of payments forms for health care services. Financial Services.

Passed Feb 5, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3513

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the town administrator in the town of Fairhaven

By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3513) of William M. Straus and Mark C. Montigny (by vote of the town) that the town of Fairhaven be authorized to further clarify the duties and responsibilities of the town administrator . Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jan 25, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track