By Messrs. Ultrino of Malden and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3535) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to license reinstatement fees for drivers without a conviction. Transportation.
By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
By Representative Honan of Boston and Senator Forry, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others relative to zoning of retail marijuana facilities. Marijuana Policy.
By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Leonard Mirra and others that the Division of Professional Licensure be directed to amend the Uniform State Plumbing Code and associated regulations to include a category of agricultural buildings and operations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and others for legislation to establish penalties for operating motor vehicles while under the influence of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.
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. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the value of classic or antique vehicles in calculating the sales tax. Revenue.
By Ms. Campanale of Leicester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1482) of Kate D. Campanale, Angelo L. D'Emilia and Peter J. Durant relative to the schedule for payment of estimated corporate taxes. Revenue.
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.
