By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1657) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to increase the land conservation tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3762) of Brian Murray and Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) that the town of Milford be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 132) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Cynthia S. Creem, Joan B. Lovely, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to advancing the profession of interior design. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Messrs. D'Emilia of Bridgewater and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2378) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to prohibiting the purchase of marijuana with funds provided by the Department of Transitional Assistance. Marijuana Policy.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish nonmanufacturing seller liability. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 295) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation to require parental notification and consent prior to implementing age appropriate sexual health education in the schools. Education.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to exempted accommodations. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Gary Kellenberger, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 21) of Ryan C. Fattman and Kevin J. Kuros for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Paula Daggett, an employee of the Department of Correction. Temporary Ways and Means.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts gas laws to stop utility companies from passing the costs of connecting new customers to existing gas lines onto all ratepayers. Instead, the person requesting the new service must pay the full cost of the connection unless they can prove there is no technically feasible alternative to using natural gas or meet specific critical economic or industrial needs. The law requires the state energy department to consider climate goals and energy efficiency when approving gas rates and mandates that all utility tariffs be updated by July 2029 to reflect these new rules.
