By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3736) of Christopher M. Markey relative to the operation of motor vehicles by persons with expired drivers licenses. Transportation.
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher M. Markey for legislation to establish a cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veteran annuities. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3154) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue.
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1673) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to the operation of the registries of probate. The Judiciary.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3298) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Michael J. Rodrigues and Christopher M. Markey for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart July 2 as Machado-Joseph disease awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2100) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to snow removal service liability limitations. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
Maddy summaryH 4373 creates a tax credit for Massachusetts food businesses (like restaurants, farms, and grocery stores) that donate food to qualified nonprofits serving the needy. Donors can claim a credit equal to the fair market value of donated food (up to $25,000 annually), provided the nonprofit distributes it free or at cost with proper certification. The bill also provides legal liability protection for donors and distributors of donated food (including expired items), shielding them from civil damages unless the food was misbranded, handled negligently, or violated health regulations. It excludes alcohol, marijuana, and dietary supplements from coverage. This law directly affects food businesses, nonprofits, and food distribution programs across Massachusetts.
Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4328) revises staffing structures for Massachusetts probate and family court departments across all 13 counties. It adds one "first assistant register" per county, establishes specific numbers of "assistant registers" (ranging from 1 to 4 per county), and eliminates "administrative deputy assistant register" positions while allowing current holders to retain their roles and pay. The bill also modifies compensation for Suffolk County deputy assistant registers and creates new "assistant judicial case manager" positions in several counties. These changes directly affect probate court operations and staffing levels in all 13 counties.
