Rep. Carmine Gentile

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts cities and towns to publish required legal notices on local community news websites in addition to traditional newspapers. It defines a community news website as one focused on local news that receives at least 1,500 unique monthly visits. The law permits this alternative method unless a local newspaper already has over 50% of the residents as subscribers or no qualifying website exists in the area. This change aims to provide municipalities with more options for reaching residents while maintaining access to important legal information.

By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2957) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to monthly child tax credit payments. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts state law to require most public meetings to be held as hybrid events, allowing citizens to attend both in person and online. It mandates that meeting notices be posted at least 48 hours in advance on official websites and in public buildings, including details on how to join remotely. The legislation defines hybrid meetings as those conducted simultaneously in a physical location and via internet technology, while also establishing specific rules for emergency situations and hardship waivers.

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others for legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3113) of Adam Scanlon that state or municipal agencies or authorities give preference to materials and goods manufactured in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Raymond L. Mascola relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.