By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to establishing a child and family tax credit. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts state law to officially establish Indigenous Peoples Day, observed annually on the second Monday in October. It directs the governor to issue a yearly proclamation recommending that schools and communities hold appropriate exercises to honor Indigenous history, cultures, and resilience. The legislation specifically requires these observances to acknowledge the history of genocide and discrimination faced by Indigenous peoples while celebrating their continued existence. Directly affecting the state's executive branch and public institutions, the bill formalizes a day of recognition and education within the state calendar.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows appointed statewide public bodies in Massachusetts to let members join meetings remotely instead of being physically present. It defines remote participation as attending via technology while not being at the meeting location and grants these remote members the right to vote and count toward a quorum. The law requires that all participants be clearly audible, mandates that the public have free access to virtual meetings through audio or video means, and ensures that parties required to appear before these bodies can do so remotely.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2762) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a moratorium on the construction and expansion of jails and prisons in Massachusetts. It directly affects state and public agencies by prohibiting them from building new facilities, increasing the capacity of existing ones, or converting other buildings for incarceration purposes. The law also restricts renovations and repairs that would result in increased bed counts, while still allowing necessary maintenance and code compliance work. These restrictions will remain in effect for five years after the bill takes force.
Senate, June 13, 2024The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
