Rep. Tackey Chan

Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Paul R. Feeney and James K. Hawkins for legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Tackey Chan further regulating thoroughbred breeding, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2410).

Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Paul R. Feeney and Tackey Chan for legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 273) of Tackey Chan relative to extending simulcasting and live horse racing authorization; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the comptroller to transfer funds from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 361) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to extending simulcasting and horse racing authorization; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 362) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to regulating horse racing, simulcasting and wagering; and so much of the recommendations of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (House, No 3) as relates to further regulate horse racing (House, No. 4), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2409).

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to improve how workforce development data is shared between government agencies and private organizations. It allows the state director to provide collected information to federal, state, and local entities for purposes such as evaluating program performance, preparing required reports, and coordinating services. Additionally, the bill requires the department to create a standard application process and set clear rules for approving or denying data disclosure requests within a specific timeframe. These changes aim to streamline data access for agencies working together to deliver workforce development services while maintaining oversight on how the information is used.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to enhance the quality of long-term care in Massachusetts by creating two new programs under the Commonwealth Corporation. First, it establishes a grant program to fund training for nursing home supervisors and leaders, with the goal of improving staff satisfaction, keeping workers employed, and reducing turnover. Second, it authorizes the creation of an additional program, subject to future funding approval, to support further improvements in the long-term care sector. These changes directly affect nursing facilities and the employees who work within them by providing resources for professional development and operational stability.

By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2389) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran and Tackey Chan for legislation to facilitate restitution against unfinished development to be known as the FRAUD Act. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tackey Chan and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Donnellan, an employee of the Norfolk Superior Court. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 338) of Tackey Chan for legislation to further regulate the storage of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Substituted by the House, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 1222). July 12, 2022.

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.