By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to establishing a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts bill prohibits the sale, display, or distribution of new fur products within the state, affecting retailers, sellers, and anyone engaged in the commercial trade of items made from animal skins with hair attached. The law defines "fur products" broadly to include clothing, accessories, and home décor, while explicitly exempting items where the fur is removed during processing, specific types of leather, taxidermy, and used fur sold by individuals or second-hand stores. Additionally, the legislation allows for the sale of fur used for traditional Native American cultural or spiritual purposes and authorizes non-profit organizations to sell used fur. Violations of this ban could result in fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 per product, and the law would take effect within 180 days of passing.
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David T. Vieira for legislation to designate a certain bridge on state Route 28 in the town of Falmouth as the Kevin P. Quinn. memorial bridge. Transportation.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2435) of Julian Cyr, Kip A. Diggs and Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the city known as the town of Barnstable to change the use of a portion of land within Mother’s Park. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2685) of Steven George Xiarhos that certain employees of the Massachusetts Port Authority be included in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of Michael P. Kushmerek and Steven George Xiarhos relative to work limitations for municipal police retirees. Public Service.
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2545) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of Steven George Xiarhos that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Lieutenant Virginia E. Cummings of the town of Bourne. Public Service.
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2666) of Todd M. Smola that police officers of the Office of Environmental Law Enforcement be included under the “heart law”, so-called. Public Service.
