By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3022) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to create the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households fund. Housing.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Paul W. Mark, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3153).
Senate, July 9. 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3152).
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summaryHD 5683 allows the Town of Falmouth to use town funds to pay back property owners for costs of installing low-pressure pumps on their private property. These pumps are required to connect to the town's sewer system in any future sewer service areas. The Select Board must set a uniform payment amount for all properties after the pumps are installed and inspected by the town wastewater superintendent. This bill directly affects property owners in newly developed sewer areas who need these pumps for connection.
Maddy summaryHD 5442 authorizes the town of Plymouth to create a dedicated "Land Acquisition Fund" within its treasury to purchase land for recreation, open space, or other municipal purposes. The bill requires the town to deposit specific existing revenue streams - such as funds from Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B of the General Laws - into this fund, with all interest earned remaining part of the fund. This is a procedural measure that streamlines how Plymouth manages pre-existing land acquisition funds without creating new taxes or altering land-use policies. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
