By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3511) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring a waiting period for new taxes. Revenue.
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost and Ryan C. Fattman that the Worcester County Retirement Board be authorized to credit Curtis Meskus, a member of the Worcester regional retirement system, with creditable service for certain active duty service. Public Service.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the corporate minimum excise tax. Revenue.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2847) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax incentives for Massachusetts businesses that allow employees to work from home. It offers a $10 credit for each full-time salaried employee who works remotely from their Massachusetts home at least 16 hours per week on average. Additionally, companies can receive a credit equal to 15% of the cost of business and communication equipment purchased to support remote work. These credits reduce the excise tax owed by corporations but cannot lower the tax below the minimum amounts specified in existing state laws.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to track and report on the frequency and locations of substance abuse evaluations ordered under current state laws. Specifically, it mandates that the department collect data on how many individuals who received these evaluations returned to an acute care facility within the same year for treatment related to an opioid overdose. The collected information must be submitted annually to several state committees by January 1st to help monitor and analyze substance use disorder treatment patterns.
