Sen. Julian Cyr

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 966) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities. Housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 698) exempts the Dukes County Sheriff's Regional Emergency Communication Center on Martha's Vineyard from specific reimbursement fees ("chargebacks") on state and federal grants. It removes requirements to repay fringe benefits, indirect costs, and payroll taxes when salary expenses are shifted back to the awarding agency under an Interdepartmental Service Agreement. This directly affects the emergency communication center by preventing financial penalties when managing grant funds through interagency agreements. The policy change simplifies grant administration for the center without altering grant eligibility or funding amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives tenants in multi-family residential buildings (excluding certain types like single-family homes or shelters) a first right to purchase their property if the owner sells due to foreclosure, short sale, or deed in lieu. To qualify, at least 51% of tenant-occupied units must form a Tenant Association. If the association meets requirements, it gets priority to buy the property before outside buyers, and the property must later be maintained as long-term affordable housing for 30 years through recorded deed restrictions. Municipalities can choose to adopt this local option.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1820) of Julian Cyr for legislation to correct pension inequity for James G. Clothier. Public Service.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1818) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to the Commonwealth's fire departments. Public Service.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1660) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1702) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira, Hadley Luddy, Kip A. Diggs and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the expansion of statutory sentencing guidelines in Houses of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 113) of Julian Cyr for legislation to require all private early education and care programs to publicly display child care rates on their website. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to adequate notice for health insurance modifications. Financial Services.