Sen. Mike Brady

Maddy summaryH 4611 requires public facilities across Massachusetts to provide free disposable menstrual products (like tampons and sanitary napkins) to menstruating individuals. It mandates this in all government-owned buildings, public colleges, shelters, schools, and correctional facilities. Products must be available in accessible restroom locations without stigmatizing the user. The law applies to all entities listed in the bill, including schools, shelters, and jails, ensuring no-cost access in designated areas. It does not cover private businesses or general public spaces outside these specified settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 2305) requires Massachusetts gas distribution and transmission companies to develop and submit detailed "just transition" plans to the Department of Public Utilities. These plans must ensure workforce retention, training, and safety during the shift to clean energy, including maintaining staffing levels as of January 1, 2025 (except through negotiated early retirement), and outlining how companies will train workers for renewable energy roles. Companies must report on workforce development, cross-training, pension solvency, and measures to prevent job displacement through 2050 or until gas pipeline retirement. The bill directly affects all gas companies operating in Massachusetts and mandates compliance with new service quality standards for safety, reliability, and workforce transition.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 309) of Michael D. Brady that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the commonwealth. Education.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that grants distributed to regional tourism councils from the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund must be paid out no later than October 1 of each fiscal year. It directly affects regional tourism councils by establishing a specific deadline for receiving allocated funds. The key provision amends Chapter 23A to mandate this October 1 distribution timeline for all grants allocated through the Trust Fund. This is a procedural change to ensure timely disbursement of existing funds, with no new funding or policy changes created.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal limit on how much municipal property tax assessments can increase annually. It directly affects property owners in towns and cities by capping the yearly rise in their tax assessment values. The key provision sets a specific percentage limit (not stated in the abstract) on assessment increases, preventing sudden large jumps in tax bills. This creates a predictable tax environment for residents without specifying exact rates or exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1795) aims to create new employment opportunities for veterans in Massachusetts. It directly affects veterans seeking jobs by directing state agencies to prioritize hiring them. The official abstract states the bill is a petition for legislation focused on veteran inclusion but does not specify detailed mechanisms like hiring targets or training programs. The summary is limited to the abstract's description, as no further provisions or implementation details are provided in the context.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1790) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to creditable service for elected officials. Public Service.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants Bureau of Criminal Investigation officers retiring from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department a specific retirement classification known as "Group 4 status." It directly affects those officers upon their retirement from this particular law enforcement division. The key provision changes their retirement benefits by placing them under this defined status, which likely impacts their pension calculations and eligibility. The bill aims to regulate retirement rights for these employees through this specific classification.