By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 904) of Bruce E. Tarr, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
Senate, August 8, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2927).
Maddy summaryThis law updates regulations for a specific parcel of land owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, directing its future use toward either a new water storage tank or a solar energy system. The bill explicitly prohibits building a water disinfection facility on the site while allowing the land to remain conservation property if the Authority no longer needs it for its approved projects. Additionally, the legislation requires the Authority to officially record a certificate confirming its ownership of the land within 60 days of the law taking effect.
By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4987) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in the town of Weston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to civil service resident preference. Public Service.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1188) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 140) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1158) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
