Rep. Kathy LaNatra

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to require the Central Plymouth County Water District to maintain continuous water flow from Silver Lake, Monponsett Pond, and Furnace Pond into connected rivers and brooks. The legislation mandates that these water bodies be managed to support river water quality and ecosystem health, except when drought conditions prevent such flow. Additionally, the bill grants the Department of Agricultural Resources and the Water Resources Commission the authority to restrict water diversion if it threatens the environmental health of these specific ponds and rivers. These changes directly affect the water management practices within the Central Plymouth County Water District and the communities relying on the associated waterways.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows minors aged twelve or thirteen to work as youth soccer referees for recreational games involving younger players. To ensure safety, the law requires employers to obtain written parental consent, provide the parents with written job responsibilities, offer training to the minor before they start, and have an adult representative present at every match. These rules apply specifically to non-competitive recreational matches and aim to create opportunities for young people to be involved in officiating while maintaining appropriate oversight.

By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3362) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to boater safety. Transportation.

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2864) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Vanna Howard relative to child care income tax relief. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new ecologically-based mosquito management program in Massachusetts to protect public health while reducing reliance on broad-spectrum pesticides. It creates a new chapter in state law that defines specific terms like "disease vector" and outlines a strategy that prioritizes prevention, surveillance, and natural controls such as predators and habitat modification. Under this program, the use of chemical pesticides is restricted to last-resort situations where mosquito populations exceed predetermined safety levels. The legislation also repeals the previous chapter governing mosquito control and directs relevant state boards to implement these new sustainable management plans.

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2715) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue.

By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.