Rep. Ken Gordon

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts unemployment insurance rules to better support workers whose hours and pay fluctuate significantly from week to week. It changes how the state calculates a worker's weekly benefit amount by using an average of wages from the two highest-paid quarters instead of just the single highest quarter. This adjustment aims to provide more consistent benefits for employees in industries like hospitality and healthcare where income varies seasonally. The law also includes a provision to ensure that if the new calculation results in an ineligible benefit amount, a specific fraction of the total wages from those two quarters is used to determine eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Massachusetts to publicly display salary ranges for job postings on their websites or other recruitment materials. It directly affects businesses and organizations that hire employees within the state by mandating transparency regarding compensation. The key provision is that these salary ranges must be clearly visible to applicants before they apply, ensuring candidates know the pay scale associated with a position. This measure aims to provide clearer information to job seekers without changing how employers determine or negotiate individual salaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by Representative James K. Hawkins, aims to update regulations regarding the use of pesticides in Massachusetts. It directly affects agricultural operations, pest control companies, and individuals who apply chemical treatments to manage insects or weeds. The legislation seeks to establish clearer standards for pesticide application, storage, and disposal to ensure public safety and environmental protection. By modernizing existing rules, the bill intends to provide a more robust framework for managing chemical substances across the state.

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to creditable service for certain members of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System. Public Service.

Senate, December 29, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill relative to changing the term board of selectmen to Select Board in the town of Wilmington (Senate, No. 2936).

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2936) of Bruce E. Tarr, David Allen Robertson and Kenneth I. Gordon (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to changing the term board of selectmen to Select Board in the town of Wilmington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.