By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to stimulus checks to immigrant taxpayers. Revenue.
Senate, July 2, 2020 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1487) of Brendan P. Crighton, Paul R. Feeney, Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the cost of living adjustment for state and teacher retirees, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2798 ).
By Mr. Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano and others relative to manufacturing and factory worker protection from the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor and Workforce Development.
House bill No. 4768, as changed by the House committee on Bills in the Third Reading and as amended (on June 3 and 4) and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2020.
By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to further promote political participation. Election Laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4988) sets a fixed date for town and city committees to reorganize after elections, replacing variable local schedules. It directly affects municipal committees in Massachusetts towns and cities, including select boards and city councils. The key provision establishes March 1st as the mandatory reorganization date for all such committees following annual elections. This change simplifies the process by creating a uniform timeline across all local governments. The bill is procedural and does not alter substantive committee powers or responsibilities.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to providing certain state employees sick leave for COVID-19 related absences. Public Service.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton, Mindy Domb, Maria Duaime Robinson, Bud L. Williams and other members of the General Court for legislation to make Juneteenth Independence Day a State Holiday. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Messrs. Tucker of Salem and Whelan of Brewster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2140) of Paul F. Tucker, Timothy R. Whelan and others relative to the training of law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth on mental wellness and suicide prevention. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
