Rep. Steven Howitt

Co-sponsor H 909

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program

Maddy summaryThis bill allows cranberry growers in Massachusetts to transfer their water use permits to other municipal users within the same watershed. Under the new rules, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs would authorize these transfers, enabling the receiving users to use the water legally after obtaining their own necessary registrations and permits. The legislation directly affects cranberry farmers and other local water users by creating a formal mechanism for sharing water resources. It simplifies the process for reallocating water rights without changing the underlying state laws governing water usage.

Passed Apr 24, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4652

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to changing the Swansea Water District Commissioner election and term

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad for legislation to further regulate the election and term of the Swansea Water District commissioner. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5302

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Norton to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

Passed Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4651

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the Swansea Water Commissioner health benefits

By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia A. Haddad that elected members of the Swansea board of water commissioners shall not be eligible for medical, dental, or life insurance coverage. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Passed Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5440

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing Cynthia Falzone to purchase creditable service from the Norfolk County retirement board

In committee Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4498

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlaw [sic] distribution of explicit images

Passed Dec 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 5411

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing Cynthia Falzone to purchase creditable service from the Norfolk county retirement board

By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (subject to Joint Rules 12 and 7A) of Steven S. Howitt (with the approval of the county commissioners) for legislation to authorize Cynthia Falzone to purchase creditable service from the Norfolk County Retirement Board. Public Service.

Passed Dec 27, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 2253

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to create a timely stroke system of care to save lives

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.

Passed Dec 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5282

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for the appointment of a stormwater officer in the town of Rehoboth

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5282) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for the appointment of a stormwater officer in the town of Rehoboth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Dec 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5364

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal

Passed Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track