Rep. Lenny Mirra

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the construction of coastal engineering structures on dunes during emergency situations, directly affecting coastal communities in Massachusetts. It amends existing state law by directing the commissioner to permit such construction when an urgent need is determined. The provision aims to provide a legal pathway for building protective structures when immediate action is required to address threats to coastal areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to clarify how "fair share" funds, collected from high-income earners, must be spent. It requires that any new money allocated for these programs be added to existing budgets rather than replacing current funding levels. The change ensures that the state cannot use these specific revenues to cut other appropriations in the same fiscal year. This provision directly affects the state's budgeting process and the financial management of programs funded by the high-income tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special commission to evaluate the maintenance and upkeep needs of Massachusetts' lakes, ponds, streams, and other public waterways. The commission will include representatives from state agencies, the water resources authority, and both chambers of the legislature, along with appointees from the governor's office. Its members must develop a standardized evaluation system for these water bodies and submit a report with recommended regulations and draft legislation within one year of the bill's passage.

Senate, December 22, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Tarr) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Boxford to establish the Boxford small repair grants trust (Senate, No. 2935).

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3120) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to modify certain titles and to provide for the appointment of certain positions by the town administrator of the town of Newbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2742) of Bruce E. Tarr and Lenny Mirra (by vote of the town) for legislation to eliminate the department of finance and budget in the town of Groveland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2935) of Bruce E. Tarr, Lenny Mirra and Tram T. Nguyen (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Boxford to establish the Boxford small repair grants trust. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]

The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill preserving open space in the Commonwealth (House, No. 851), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5381).

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to preserving open space in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Messrs. Mirra of Georgetown and Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1298) of Lenny Mirra, James M. Kelcourse and Timothy R. Whelan relative to asset limits for the Medicaid program during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Health Care Financing.