By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3024) of Paul J. Donato for legislation to further regulate business corporations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2663) of Todd M. Smola and Paul J. Donato relative to authorizing Brian Cardrant to purchase creditable service from the Worcester Regional Retirement System. Public Service.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2509) of Paul J. Donato and Paul McMurtry for legislation to place certain employees in the Department of Fire Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires developers of energy facilities in Massachusetts to create a detailed preliminary project statement before submitting construction petitions. The statement must analyze public health, environmental, and climate impacts on communities within five miles of the proposed site and explicitly identify any environmental justice populations in that area. Additionally, the bill mandates that applicants describe reasonable alternative locations for the project to ensure a thorough evaluation of potential risks and benefits. These measures aim to improve the siting process by ensuring that local communities are better informed about how energy projects might affect their health and environment.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato for legislation to authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to establish a pilot program to improve communications between local law enforcement and victims in Middlesex County. The Judiciary.
By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2774) of Paul J. Donato for legislation to authorize a payment from the general fund to Josephine Parella of the city of Medford for certain property taxes. Revenue.
Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
