Rep. Tony Cabral
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill allows cranberry growers in Massachusetts to transfer their water use permits to other municipal users within the same watershed. Under the new rules, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs would authorize these transfers, enabling the receiving users to use the water legally after obtaining their own necessary registrations and permits. The legislation directly affects cranberry farmers and other local water users by creating a formal mechanism for sharing water resources. It simplifies the process for reallocating water rights without changing the underlying state laws governing water usage.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for David Benway, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Public Service.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to revive and continue the special commission established (under Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2020) relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1515) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to equity in COVID-19 vaccination. Public Health.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam J. Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, Carole A. Fiola and other members of the General Court for legislation to create designated stroke centers. Public Health.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.
By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Montigny, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5066) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Mark C. Montigny relative to benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association. Public Service.
By Mr. Cabral of New Bedford (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1479) of Caroline Mallary for legislation to remove qualified immunity for civil rights violations. The Judiciary.