By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2229) of Jay D. Livingstone and Paul McMurtry relative to anesthesiologist assistants. Public Health.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2231) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to require the disclosure of lead in water pipes. Public Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a voucher program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to help residents in specific areas purchase home water filtration equipment. The program targets single-family homes and units in multi-unit buildings located in municipalities where PFAS chemical levels exceed state safety limits. Eligible residents can request vouchers for NSF-certified point-of-use filtration devices or replacement filters, with limits of two devices per five years and two filters per six months per address. Funding for these vouchers will be drawn from existing state and federal water quality grants, and participating retailers will be reimbursed by the department after processing sales.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Remembrance Day. The legislation is sponsored by multiple state representatives and aims to honor the lives lost and the challenges faced during the pandemic. By establishing this specific date, the bill creates a formal opportunity for the state to acknowledge the impact of the virus on Massachusetts communities. The measure does not change laws or require new funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to remember those affected by the pandemic.
Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Jay D. Livingstone relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2589) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to line of duty death benefits for certain public employees. Public Service.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2590) of Jay D. Livingstone, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to clarifying the impact of equitable salary adjustments for retirement purposes. Public Service.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
