Rep. Frank Moran

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that existing exemptions from licensing requirements do not apply to pipefitters who work for contractors or subcontractors hired by large organizations. Specifically, it targets pipefitters employed by firms retained to perform work on the premises or property of entities such as hospitals, schools, and government agencies. The change ensures that these workers must adhere to the same examining and licensing rules as other pipefitters, aiming to standardize professional oversight in specific employment contexts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to improve how workforce development data is shared between government agencies and private organizations. It allows the state director to provide collected information to federal, state, and local entities for purposes such as evaluating program performance, preparing required reports, and coordinating services. Additionally, the bill requires the department to create a standard application process and set clear rules for approving or denying data disclosure requests within a specific timeframe. These changes aim to streamline data access for agencies working together to deliver workforce development services while maintaining oversight on how the information is used.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating two new programs under the Commonwealth Corporation. First, it establishes a grant program to fund training for nursing home supervisors and leaders, with the goal of improving staff satisfaction, keeping workers employed, and reducing turnover. Second, it authorizes the creation of an additional program, subject to future funding approval, to support further improvements in the long-term care sector. These changes directly affect nursing facilities and the employees who work within them by providing resources for professional development and operational stability.

Senate, November 21, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Finegold) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Andover to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (Senate, No. 2854).

Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3984) [Local Approval Received]. December 2, 2021.

Senate, May 2, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2511) of Barry R. Finegold and Frank A. Moran (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to grant 7 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2854).

Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3949) [Local Approval Received]. January 6, 2022.

By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4690) of Linda Dean Campbell and Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the composition of the legislative branch of government of the city of Methuen. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5316) of Frank A. Moran (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Lawrence Retirement Board be authorized to retire Carl Farrington, a police officer of the city of Lawrence. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 264) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a homeless persons bill of rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.