By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts medical marijuana laws to expand the list of qualifying conditions and simplify the application process for veterans. It adds post-traumatic stress disorder and opioid use disorder to the existing list of debilitating medical conditions eligible for medical cannabis. Additionally, it allows veterans receiving care at federal VA facilities to qualify as patients if their official medical report lists a debilitating condition, removing the need for a separate state doctor's diagnosis. These changes directly affect current patients, veterans, and healthcare providers by broadening who can legally access medical marijuana under state law.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts to automatically register eligible young men with the federal Selective Service System when they apply for driver's licenses, learner's permits, or ID cards between the ages of 16 and 26. Under the new rules, applicants aged 16 to 26 would be notified of their legal obligation to register and would have their information sent to the Selective Service unless they explicitly decline on the application form. The legislation ensures that refusing to register or opting out of this automatic process will not result in the denial of driving privileges or any other form of discrimination by government agencies. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state registrar keep lists of those who decline registration confidential and prevents sharing these lists with other entities. Implementation of the program is contingent upon the state securing federal funding to cover the necessary costs for updating computer systems to handle the new reporting requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Charlton to appoint special police officers who have prior law enforcement experience to assist with various police duties. Under the new rules, the chief of police can hire these individuals without being bound by the standard maximum age limits for regular officers, though they must retire at age 70. Candidates must pass a medical exam at their own expense and adhere to the same training, certification, and work-hour restrictions as other police officers.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to convicted lobbyists and legislative agents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (715) (offered by Senator Feeney) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.
Senate, May 24, 2023 -- Text of amendment (825) (offered by Senator Fattman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.
By Representatives McKenna of Webster and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joseph D. McKenna, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to carbon monoxide alarms in schools. Education.
Senate, December 29, 2022 -- Text of the Senate Bill authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Charlton (being the text of Senate, No. 3000, printed as amended)
