By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1477) of Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health.
Maddy summaryHD 1860 requires new members of specific local boards and commissions in Massachusetts to complete free, annual pre-service training before taking office. The bill mandates training programs for local boards of health (via the Department of Public Health), conservation commissions (via the Department of Environmental Protection), and planning/zoning boards (via the Department of Housing and Community Development). These programs must be developed with input from the Massachusetts Municipal Association, offered free of charge in person or online across the state, and administered by designated organizations like the Massachusetts Association of Boards of Health. The training is a mandatory requirement for all new members serving on these boards, effective upon the bill's passage.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1523) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to remove social security numbers from death certificates. Public Health.
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2177) of Liz Miranda for legislation to establish an office of unsolved homicides within the office of the attorney general. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all schools (pre-K through 12) and child care centers to annually test drinking water outlets for lead. If lead levels exceed one part per billion (the safe limit), schools must immediately shut off affected outlets, install certified filters at all drinking water points within 18 months, and replace water fountains with filtered bottle-filling stations (one per 75 students). Schools must also submit remediation plans and test results to state environmental and health agencies, post findings publicly online, and notify parents and staff of any lead issues. These measures ensure schools take concrete, timely action to eliminate lead exposure from drinking water sources.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Adam Gomez for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation protecting youth during custodial interrogations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
