By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of James Arciero relative to income tax deductions for certain education debts paid by employers. Revenue.
By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2695) of James Arciero and Michelle M. DuBois relative to providing for a student loan debt relief tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Raymond L. Mascola relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3481) of James Arciero, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Wade West relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Maddy summaryThis bill aims to improve access to biomarker testing for cancer patients in Massachusetts to help them receive the most appropriate therapy. It requires health insurers to cover the cost of these specific tests without imposing additional restrictions or requiring prior authorization beyond what is already standard for other medical services. The legislation directly affects cancer patients, their families, and health insurance providers by ensuring that necessary diagnostic tools are financially accessible. By removing barriers to testing, the bill seeks to facilitate better treatment decisions based on individual patient biology.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2694) of James Arciero and Anthony M. Vacca relative to the exemption of the sales or use tax for leased motor vehicles. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops in Massachusetts. It achieves this by amending state laws to ban licensed pet shops from selling or offering these specific animals for adoption. The legislation directly affects businesses that operate as new pet shops and would prevent them from acting as sources for these pets. By restricting sales in this manner, the bill aims to reduce the number of animals sold in commercial settings.
Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Simon Cataldo and James Arciero relative to exempting the position of deputy fire chief of the town of Chelmsford from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service.
