By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Danillo A. Sena and Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Acton be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Sena of Acton and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Danillo A. Sena and Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Acton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4522) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) relative to remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the use of anticoagulant rodenticides, which are blood-thinning pesticides, by limiting their registration and allowing emergency use only under strict conditions. It directly affects pest control professionals, public health officials, and property owners who manage rodent infestations. The key provisions ban the registration of these chemicals except for emergencies, require their use to be limited to 14 days in a single location, mandate non-chemical pest control methods, and require detailed reporting to the state department. Additionally, the bill establishes annual public reporting on where and how these pesticides were used during emergency situations. The restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2028.
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4972) of Simon Cataldo and Rodney M. Elliott (by vote of the town) that the town of Chelmsford be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4500) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3303) of Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey and Paul J. Donato for legislation to establish an office of restorative justice within the executive office for administration and finance to build restorative justice capacity in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
