By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2230) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities exposed to transportation pollution. Public Health.
Rep. Tommy Vitolo
Sponsored bills
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of David M. Rogers, Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to regulate face surveillance. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to ensuring access to addiction services to residents of secure facilities approved by the Department of Public Health or the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of Sean Garballey and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Maddy summaryHD 5235 would allow permanent legal residents (green card holders) living in Brookline to vote in local town elections, including school committee and town meeting votes. This bill directly affects non-citizen residents who currently lack voting rights in Brookline's local elections. The key provision amends Brookline's local election laws to include permanent legal residents as eligible voters, following the town's approval via a vote. The bill is a local act requiring state legislative approval to implement this change in Brookline's voting eligibility rules.