By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of David M. Rogers relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of David M. Rogers and Tram T. Nguyen for legislation to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of Mike Connolly and David M. Rogers for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Steven Owens, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to finance climate adaptation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3769) of David M. Rogers relative to testing for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Transportation.
Maddy summaryH 1954 would provide legal representation to eligible immigrants and refugees facing deportation who cannot afford an attorney. The bill directs state funding to establish a program connecting these individuals with qualified legal aid providers. It specifically targets people in removal proceedings who lack access to counsel due to financial barriers. This creates a concrete system for fairer immigration court outcomes without altering federal immigration law.
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary.
Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4815) would allow Arlington's select board to place a question on the 2026 town ballot asking voters if they support issuing two additional licenses for carryout alcohol sales (beverages not to be consumed on the premises). If approved by a majority of voters, the select board could then issue these licenses, subject to existing state laws governing alcohol sales. The bill specifically targets off-premise alcohol sales licenses, not on-site drinking licenses, and would not change current state regulations. This is a procedural measure enabling local voter input, not a direct policy change.
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2191) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
