Rep. Christopher Markey
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Massachusetts to publicly display salary ranges for job postings on their websites or other recruitment materials. It directly affects businesses and organizations that hire employees within the state by mandating transparency regarding compensation. The key provision is that these salary ranges must be clearly visible to applicants before they apply, ensuring candidates know the pay scale associated with a position. This measure aims to provide clearer information to job seekers without changing how employers determine or negotiate individual salaries.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify that existing exemptions from licensing requirements do not apply to pipefitters who work for contractors or subcontractors hired by large organizations. Specifically, it targets pipefitters employed by firms retained to perform work on the premises or property of entities such as hospitals, schools, and government agencies. The change ensures that these workers must adhere to the same examining and licensing rules as other pipefitters, aiming to standardize professional oversight in specific employment contexts.
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jane Racine, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2304) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3001) of Christopher M. Markey relative to the Part B taxable income rate. Revenue.
By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, John C. Velis and others relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers. Public Service.