Rep. Bill Straus

Primary H 4435

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4435

Passed Mar 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4374

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4374

Passed Mar 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4492

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4492

Passed Mar 28, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 4473

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to farmer-distilleries

In committee Mar 28, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2246

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to end of life options

By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.

Passed Mar 28, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 910

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a nine-member commission under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Massachusetts waterways. The commission will consist of experts appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, and state agency heads, including at least one representative from a statewide nonprofit focused on boating. Its primary task is to investigate how to fund dredging projects, simplify permitting processes, lower associated costs, and identify sediment disposal options to maintain public access to waterways. The group will have advisory powers only and must submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year of being appointed.

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3451

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the safe operation of motor vehicles

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drivers in Massachusetts from recording, broadcasting, or capturing images or video of themselves while operating a motor vehicle. It also bans drivers from viewing non-essential video, images, or text on in-car monitors, with specific exceptions for hands-free controls, audio systems, and traffic information. Additionally, the legislation removes the current restriction that limits these rules only to the use of mobile electronic devices, thereby expanding the ban to all distracting visual content.

Passed Mar 21, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2707

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development

Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)

Passed Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 4445

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4445

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1889

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts tax laws to protect agricultural land that is divided to create space for renewable energy projects. Specifically, it prevents owners from being charged roll-back taxes if they separate a portion of their farmland to generate renewable energy, such as solar or wind power. The measure aims to encourage the development of clean energy on farms by ensuring that the remaining agricultural land retains its favorable tax status. This change directly affects landowners in Massachusetts who wish to repurpose parts of their property for energy production without facing increased property taxes.

Passed Mar 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track