By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to allow Wayne Estes, a retired member of the Massachusetts DDS, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 172) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated reporters of disabled persons abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Joan B. Lovely, Peter J. Durant, Todd M. Smola, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation to set rates for transcripts of notes and fees taken at a trial or hearing by a transcriber. The Judiciary.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows North Brookfield's government bodies (like the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, and Planning Board) to post legal notices digitally instead of in print newspapers, addressing the town's lack of an adequate local print newspaper. It permits posting notices on newspaper websites, qualifying local news sites, state notice repositories, or the town's own website, subject to approval by the governing body or a municipal official. The bill does not change existing timing requirements for notices under Massachusetts law. It specifically applies only to North Brookfield and takes effect upon passage.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Massachusetts Commission of Veteran's Service to provide headstones for deceased members of the Massachusetts National Guard who either served 10 or more years or perished while performing duties. Headstones must match those offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The policy directly affects eligible deceased National Guard members and their families by ensuring access to standardized headstones through a state commission. It creates a new administrative duty for the commission without altering existing federal benefits.
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 Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to provide the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to reimbursement of the Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund for free licenses. Agriculture.
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2595) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Emily Coollick. Public Service.
