Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2900).
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 2917) (being the text of Senate, No. 2899, printed as amended)
Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees (Senate, No. 507),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2898).
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1737) of Michael O. Moore and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Bruce E. Tarr, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summarySD 198 requires that all funds used for emergency shelter services under the state's emergency housing assistance program must go through a competitive bidding process. This affects organizations or contractors receiving state funds to provide emergency shelter services. The bill changes how these funds are allocated by mandating that providers compete for contracts through public bidding, rather than receiving funds through other means. This policy directly applies to any entity receiving state funds for emergency housing assistance.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Nick Collins for legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to prevent property tax bill shocks. Revenue.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1569) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Nick Collins for legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
