Rep. Brad Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state comptroller to move up to $10,000,000 annually from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. The transfer can only happen if the secretary of administration and finance submits a written request each fiscal year. This change would redirect money originally set aside for horse racing development toward community preservation projects.

Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Paul R. Feeney and Tackey Chan for legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 273) of Tackey Chan relative to extending simulcasting and live horse racing authorization; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the comptroller to transfer funds from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 361) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to extending simulcasting and horse racing authorization; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 362) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to regulating horse racing, simulcasting and wagering; and so much of the recommendations of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (House, No 3) as relates to further regulate horse racing (House, No. 4), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2409).

By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3359) of Kay Khan and others that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.

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.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to continue the employment of Anthony Del Signore, the assistant fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5400) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Lynnfield be authorized to provide for alternate members of the conservation commission of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5367) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) that the town of Middleton be authorized to grant eight additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]