Sen. Paul Feeney

Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Paul R. Feeney and James K. Hawkins for legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 269) of Tackey Chan further regulating thoroughbred breeding, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2410).

Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Paul R. Feeney and Tackey Chan for legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 273) of Tackey Chan relative to extending simulcasting and live horse racing authorization; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 342) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize the comptroller to transfer funds from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 361) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to extending simulcasting and horse racing authorization; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 362) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to regulating horse racing, simulcasting and wagering; and so much of the recommendations of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (House, No 3) as relates to further regulate horse racing (House, No. 4), reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2409).

Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (715) (offered by Senator Feeney) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Mansfield to issue one extra liquor license to a specific business, Amruta Corporation, for selling alcohol to go at a designated location. The law allows the town's selectmen to grant this permit to the named company or its future owners, provided the business operates strictly within the defined site boundaries. While the license must follow standard state alcohol regulations, it is exempt from certain restrictions found in existing state laws. The town retains the authority to collect fees for the new license and to reassign the permit to another eligible applicant if the current holder stops operating or loses the license.

By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of Diana DiZoglio, Michael D. Brady, Carol A. Doherty, Susan L. Moran and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 314) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5282) of Steven S. Howitt and Paul R. Feeney (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for the appointment of a stormwater officer in the town of Rehoboth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5140) of Edward R. Philips and others (by vote of the town) relative to the charter of the town of Walpole. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]