Rep. Paul Schmid

Co-sponsor S 2222

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2222) of Mark C. Montigny (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of New Bedford to enter into a long-term lease for the operation of a performing arts center. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Passed Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3761

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing pre-k education for 4 year-old children in gateway communities

By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3761) of Alan Silvia and others relative to universal pre-kindergarten education in gateway municipalities. Education.

Passed Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1173

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act improving public health through a common application for core food, health and safety-net programs

By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to applications for nutrition assistance and the development of a common application portal for state-administered needs-based benefits and services. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 1, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3535

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3535) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Cannabis Policy.

Passed Jun 19, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 309

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to updating the plumbing code in order to accommodate agricultural uses

By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 309) of Lenny Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Passed Jun 18, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 738

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act further regulating the processing of lobsters

By Messrs. Cabral of New Bedford and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 738) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 18, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4296

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring a performance bond prior to demolition

By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to require performance bonds prior to the demolition, renovation, rehabilitation or other alterations of buildings or other structures. Municipalities and Regional Government.

In committee Jun 17, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2644

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to sustain community preservation revenue

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to sustain community preservation revenue. Revenue.

Passed Jun 14, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2463

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to preserve community preservation revenue

By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2463) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to community preservation revenue. Revenue.

Passed Jun 14, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 846

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the use of crossbows in hunting

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

Passed Jun 13, 2019 1 co-sponsor Track