By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1438) of Kelly A. Dooner and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to grant a compliance extension for certain MBTA adjacent communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a single appointed treasurer-collector position in Berkley, replacing the previously elected treasurer and collector roles. It directly affects Berkley's local government operations by consolidating financial duties into one position appointed by the town's board of selectmen. The bill requires the current elected officials to continue serving until their terms end or a new appointee is chosen, whichever comes first, while transferring all existing records, property, and responsibilities to the new appointed role. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others for legislation to establish penalties for racing on public ways and unlawful motor vehicle competitions. The Judiciary.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to penalties for assault and battery on a police officer. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Kelly A. Dooner (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to continue the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service.
By Mrs. Dooner (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alec Ciminello for legislation relative to the purchase of out-of-state service. Public Service.
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2560) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, William J. Driscoll, Jr. and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gregory Baker, an employee of the Suffolk County Sherriff's office. Public Service.
