By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1031) of David M. Rogers and Sean Garballey relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Schwartz of Newton and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1046) of Greg Schwartz, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to eliminate combined sewer overflows in waterways. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of David M. Rogers relative to sales tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles or fuel cell powered vehicles. Revenue.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3226) of David M. Rogers relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2520) of David M. Rogers, Steven Owens and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to improving environmental conditions to reduce asthma in schools. Public Health.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of David M. Rogers for legislation to establish a division of indoor environments within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a drought management task force within the state office to coordinate water supply efforts during dry periods. The task force will include representatives from multiple state agencies, water authorities, and public organizations, meeting monthly when drought conditions exist. It establishes a process for declaring drought levels, implementing water conservation measures like limiting outdoor water use, and enforcing these restrictions across cities and towns. The bill also requires the development of a statewide drought management plan that is reviewed and updated regularly with public input.
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the use of anticoagulant rodenticides, which are blood-thinning pesticides, by limiting their registration and allowing emergency use only under strict conditions. It directly affects pest control professionals, public health officials, and property owners who manage rodent infestations. The key provisions ban the registration of these chemicals except for emergencies, require their use to be limited to 14 days in a single location, mandate non-chemical pest control methods, and require detailed reporting to the state department. Additionally, the bill establishes annual public reporting on where and how these pesticides were used during emergency situations. The restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2028.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1300) of David M. Rogers relative to cannabis for eligible patients. Financial Services.
By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Joan Meschino, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources.
