By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts laws to phase out the sale of specific mercury-containing fluorescent light bulbs. It defines compact and linear fluorescent lamps by their technical characteristics and sets a ban on selling screw or bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps starting January 1, 2024. The restrictions expand on January 1, 2025, to include pin-base compact fluorescent lamps and all linear fluorescent lamps. The law includes an exemption for lamps used exclusively for image capture, printing, lithography, and film or video projection.
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2434) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to retirement system investments in certain corporations utilizing environmental, social, and corporate governance policies. Public Service.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2620) of James J. O'Day and others relative to public higher education collective bargaining funding. Public Service.
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2480) of Mike Connolly and others relative to the divestment of state pension funds from nuclear weapons. Public Service.
By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3144) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to promote solar energy canopies on large parking lots. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2584) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Public Service.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2498) of Marjorie C. Decker, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and David Paul Linsky relative to collective bargaining rights of teachers and other school employees. Public Service.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2591) of Jay D. Livingstone, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
