Rep. Rich Haggerty

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by Representative James K. Hawkins, aims to update regulations regarding the use of pesticides in Massachusetts. It directly affects agricultural operations, pest control companies, and individuals who apply chemical treatments to manage insects or weeds. The legislation seeks to establish clearer standards for pesticide application, storage, and disposal to ensure public safety and environmental protection. By modernizing existing rules, the bill intends to provide a more robust framework for managing chemical substances across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for issuing alcoholic beverage licenses in the city of Woburn from three years after a previous law took effect to May 29, 2026. The change directly impacts the city's licensing process, giving officials more time to review and approve new liquor store applications. By amending a specific section of state law, the legislation delays the start of the licensing period for Woburn while leaving the rules for other cities unchanged.

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5405) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5403) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) that the town of Reading be authorized to continue the employment of Anthony Del Signore, the assistant fire chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5377) of Richard M. Haggerty, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Cindy F. Friedman (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Woburn be authorized to extend the time for the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives Haggerty of Woburn and Tucker of Salem, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from earnings limitations. Public Service.

By Mr. Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2150) of Paul J. Donato and Richard M. Haggerty relative to tax title expense on land taken or sold for nonpayment of taxes. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.

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).