Rep. Todd Smola

Co-sponsor H 40

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution ensuring appropriate expenditure of fair share funds

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to clarify how "fair share" funds, collected from high-income earners, must be spent. It requires that any new money allocated for these programs be added to existing budgets rather than replacing current funding levels. The change ensures that the state cannot use these specific revenues to cut other appropriations in the same fiscal year. This provision directly affects the state's budgeting process and the financial management of programs funded by the high-income tax.

Passed Apr 27, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2345

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2345) of Eric P. Lesser, Anne M. Gobi, Brian M. Ashe, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish fast, frequent, and reliable passenger rail service between Pittsfield and Boston via Springfield. Transportation.

Passed Dec 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4436

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act designating U.S. Route 20 in Massachusetts the Medal of Honor Highway

By Mr. Oliveira of Ludlow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira and others that a portion of U.S. Route 20 between the city of Boston and the town of Hancock be designated as the Medal of Honor highway. Transportation.

Signed into law Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Primary H 2774

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the Ware Fire Department

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2774) of Todd M. Smola and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of fire officers and firefighters in the town of Ware. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Signed into law Oct 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors

Primary H 1315

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to chronic disease care self-management

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1315) of Todd M. Smola for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to chronic disease care self-management. Health Care Financing.

Passed Oct 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3696

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3696) of Todd M. Smola and Anne M. Gobi relative to emergency medical transportation provided to veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Passed Oct 13, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1897

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Eric P. Lesser, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jason M. Lewis, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Revenue.

Passed Oct 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 3065

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the Thames River Valley

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3065) of Todd M. Smola and Anne M. Gobi that certain monies paid by the State of Connecticut for reimbursement of tax losses be distributed to the towns of Brimfield, Charlton, Holland, Southbridge, Sturbridge, Dudley and Oxford. Revenue.

Passed Sep 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3063

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to the motor vehicle excise tax

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Todd M. Smola relative to the calculation of the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.

Passed Sep 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3064

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3064) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to establish a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard. Revenue.

Passed Sep 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track