Rep. Dave Rogers

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4310) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4502) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town manager act of the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1193) of Vanna Howard, David M. Rogers and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) of David M. Rogers relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates advertising rules for justices of the peace in Massachusetts. It modernizes the language by replacing "his" with "their" for gender neutrality, adding "email address" to required contact details, and expanding permitted advertising channels to include digital platforms like social media, websites, and email. The changes directly affect justices of the peace who advertise their services, ensuring their public notices meet current communication standards. The bill makes no new policy requirements but aligns existing rules with contemporary media practices.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of David M. Rogers relative to reducing emissions from artificial intelligence. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Tommy Vitolo and David M. Rogers relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a public dashboard showing how residential energy bills are calculated, including detailed breakdowns of charges from gas and electric companies and explanations of each bill component. It requires energy companies to submit quarterly reports on rates, customer data, and clean energy program costs, and mandates the dashboard include analysis of benefits like reduced emissions, system reliability, and avoided energy costs. The bill also requires utilities to return 70% of certain clean energy payments directly to ratepayers through annual bill credits. These changes apply to Massachusetts residential electricity and gas customers and affect all energy companies operating in the state.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1034) of David M. Rogers relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment and Natural Resources.