Rep. Mark Cusack

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Revenue Committee to finish reviewing a large list of specific legislative documents. It directly affects the committee members and the legislative process by allowing them until July 31, 2024, to complete their work on these items. The measure overrides standard rules that would have required an earlier submission date, ensuring the committee has additional time to analyze the provided Senate and House documents.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack relative to licensing of earned wage access services providers by the Division of Banks. Financial Services.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack, Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the retirement benefits of Brian Murphy, a uniformed member of the Department of State Police. Public Service.

By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3200) of James M. Murphy relative to executive agency liability in the construction of, or events involving, natural gas pipelines or natural gas compressor stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a special legislative commission to study challenges facing public libraries and their digital resource collections. The commission will investigate costs, consumer satisfaction, privacy concerns, and how licensing for digital materials differs from traditional print resources. It will also review actions taken by other states and make recommendations to support diverse collections and protect patron data. Additionally, the bill prohibits library contracts from restricting the sharing of license terms or requiring libraries to violate patron confidentiality, labeling such violations as unfair business practices. The commission is set to submit its findings and recommendations by October 15, 2025.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3617) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the joint negotiation prohibition for integrated systems in health care. Public Health.

By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3493) of Mark J. Cusack and Vanna Howard relative to voluntary contribution check-off boxes on municipal tax bills for support of local veterans’ agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to complete a feasibility study and report regarding the costs and benefits of constructing or leasing a post-conviction evidence retention facility in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.