By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles. Transportation.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Marshfield to issue six new licenses for selling alcoholic beverages to specific local businesses. The new permits allow two restaurants to serve alcohol on their premises, while three liquor stores can sell alcohol for off-premises consumption, and one location in a designated village district may receive a license subject to town approval. The act also sets strict rules preventing these specific licenses from being moved to different locations and requires businesses to surrender their previous alcohol licenses once the new ones are issued.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Massachusetts to tax agricultural and horticultural land based on its farming value rather than its potential market value. The change would directly affect landowners who actively use their property for farming or gardening, potentially lowering their property taxes. To qualify for this reduced valuation, a land parcel must have been used for these purposes for at least two years and meet specific size requirements depending on the municipality's population. The amendment requires approval by the state legislature and a vote from the public to become part of the state constitution.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special sick leave bank specifically for Mary Katherine Sheehan, an employee of the trial court of the commonwealth. Any other employee at the trial court can voluntarily donate their own sick, personal, or vacation days to this bank for Sheehan's use. If Sheehan leaves her job or asks to end the arrangement, any unused days in the bank will be moved to the court's general paid leave fund. The donated days can only be used for absences related to the illness or disability that originally required the bank's creation.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Marshfield to issue three new liquor licenses for alcohol sold to be consumed on the premises and three additional licenses for alcohol sold to be consumed off the premises. The new on-premises licenses are restricted to use in dining rooms and other areas deemed appropriate by the town's licensing authority, while the off-premises licenses must strictly adhere to rules prohibiting consumption at the location of sale. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate they are in good standing with the Department of Revenue and the Department of Unemployment Assistance, having paid all applicable taxes and fees. The town must issue these licenses within four years of the bill's effective date, and any unused licenses must be returned to the authority if the original holder stops using them.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.
Senate, October 10, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator O'Connor) for the Senate Bill establishing a sick leave bank for Mary Katherine Sheehan, an employee of the trial court (Senate, No. 2957).
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2957) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation relative to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Katherine Sheehan, an employee of the trial court. The Judiciary.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John H. Rogers for legislation to authorize the purchase, construction, and operation of a hospital in the town of Norwood by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
