Rep. Ken Gordon

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts law to clarify how the state's prevailing wage rules apply to workers on public projects. It specifically extends the three-year deadline for filing complaints by pausing the clock when a worker reports a violation to the Attorney General. The pause lasts until the Attorney General either approves a private lawsuit or completes their own investigation. This change ensures that workers have more time to seek legal recourse if the state agency is still reviewing their case. The legislation directly affects employees and their legal representatives involved in prevailing wage disputes.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Public Service Committee to submit its final report on several specific Senate and House documents to October 31, 2024. It temporarily overrides a standard rule that would have required the report to be finished by an earlier date. The change applies only to the committee's timeline for reviewing these particular legislative items and does not alter the content of the documents themselves.

Senate, July 3, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of William N. Brownsberger and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to governmental and charitable tort liability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1039) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Michael S. Day relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of minors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2853).

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890).

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3045) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the renewal of certain licenses after default on student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Public Service Committee to review and report on a specific list of over 60 legislative documents from both the Senate and the House. By suspending existing rules, the measure grants the committee additional time to complete its analysis of these documents before a final report is due on July 31, 2024. The action directly affects the legislative process by delaying the finalization of these particular items without changing their content or policy implications.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Public Service Committee to submit its final report on a specific legislative document from House Bill 4590. Originally set to expire earlier, the new deadline is now December 31, 2024, allowing the committee additional time to complete its review. The measure directly affects the Public Service Committee by overriding standard rules that would have forced an earlier submission. It is a procedural action designed to adjust the legislative timeline rather than changing policy or affecting the general public.

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires covered employers in Massachusetts to submit detailed wage data reports alongside their existing annual reports to the state secretary. The state secretary will then compile this information and publish aggregate wage statistics on the executive office of labor and workforce development website, organized by industry and released annually by June 1. While the bill mandates the collection and public release of these aggregate statistics, it explicitly excludes the individual wage data reports from being considered public records, thereby protecting specific employer information from public disclosure.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to ban the sale of new fur products within Massachusetts, affecting retailers, sellers, and anyone distributing items made from animal skins with hair or fur attached. The law defines "fur products" broadly to include clothing, accessories, and home décor, while explicitly excluding items like leather, sheepskin, and taxidermy mounts. A key provision allows for the continued sale of used fur products and permits non-profit organizations to sell such items, creating a specific exemption for charitable groups. Violations of the ban could result in penalties, though the text provided cuts off before detailing the specific fines or legal consequences.