Rep. Mike Day

Primary H 4302

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4302

Passed Apr 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 104

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to seeds

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts laws to explicitly include cannabis seeds as legal products under the state's cannabis regulatory framework. It directly affects the Department of Cannabis Control and individuals or businesses involved in the sale, distribution, or possession of cannabis seeds. The legislation achieves this by adding specific language to existing statutes that currently list other cannabis-related items, ensuring seeds are treated similarly to other regulated cannabis products. By making this textual change, the bill clarifies the legal status of cannabis seeds without altering the broader operational rules for the industry.

Passed Mar 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2760

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for settlements of tax liability

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts tax law to create a formal process for taxpayers to negotiate settlements with the state regarding unpaid taxes. It allows the tax commissioner to agree on reduced payments when there is a dispute over the tax amount, uncertainty about whether the tax can be collected, or special circumstances that make full collection unfair. To qualify for these deals, taxpayers must first file all required tax returns, and the state will use specific guidelines to ensure the settlement leaves individuals with enough money for basic living expenses. The law also sets rules for how payments must be made, requiring an upfront deposit for lump-sum offers and allowing a three-year period for full compliance after the agreement is signed.

Passed Mar 21, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 981

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to notices by insurance companies

Maddy summaryThis bill allows insurance companies in Massachusetts to send cancellation, renewal, or nonrenewal notices electronically if the policyholder agrees. It adds a new section to the state's insurance laws that permits this electronic communication method with the named insured's consent. The change applies to all insurance policies and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 1311

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts housing laws to exclude disability benefits received by veterans from their income calculations for public housing applications. By removing these specific payments from the calculation, the legislation aims to help disabled veterans qualify for low-income housing assistance they might otherwise be ineligible for. The change directly affects veterans receiving benefits under 38 U.S.C. section 1101 et seq. and the housing department that processes their applications.

Passed Mar 14, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 4321

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to civil rights

In committee Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4325

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to update expungement

In committee Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4322

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody

In committee Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4324

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the punishment of organized retail crimes

In committee Mar 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2494

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to protecting local retirees

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by Representative Michael S. Day, aims to protect local retirees from sudden increases in their health insurance premiums. It modifies state law to ensure that if a government entity decides to raise the percentage of premiums that retirees must pay, a retiree's current contribution rate will remain unchanged rather than jumping to the new higher rate. The change applies specifically to premiums for retired employees of local governmental units and is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Passed Mar 4, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track