Rep. Jerry Parisella

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies committee to submit its final report on House document 4459 to June 7, 2024. It overrides the standard rule that would have required an earlier submission, effectively delaying the committee's work on that specific document. The measure was adopted by the House and concurred in by the Senate to grant the committee additional time to complete its review.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Economic Development and Emerging Technologies committee to submit its final report on two specific legislative documents. By suspending standard rules, the measure allows the committee until May 31, 2024, to complete its review instead of adhering to the original timeline. The action directly affects the committee members and the legislative process regarding the referenced Senate and House documents.

By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3526) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to employment benefits for certain veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to veterans' retirement system buybacks. Public Service.

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3492) of Manny Cruz, Jerald A. Parisella and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in the city of Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3399) of Jerald A. Parisella, Sally P. Kerans and Thomas P. Walsh for legislation to provide for Route 128 interchange improvements between the cities of Peabody and Gloucester. Transportation.

By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3402) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to establishing a study to modernize road repair. Transportation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires gas and distribution companies in Massachusetts to increase transparency when awarding construction contracts worth $100,000 or more for work on public roads. Under the new rules, companies must notify all bidders of the award decision within two business days and publish the winning contractor's name, bid amount, and project location on their website. Additionally, the law mandates that companies share the specific criteria used to evaluate bids and the numerical or qualitative score each bidder received. The bill includes an exemption for situations where only a single contractor responds to a request for work.

By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3527) of Jerald A. Parisella and Denise C. Garlick relative to increasing access to medical care for veterans by providing use of commuter rail, subway, bus, shuttle and boat services at no cost. Veterans and Federal Affairs.