By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1657) of John J. Cronin for legislation to enhance child passenger safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of John J. Cronin relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1658) of John J. Cronin relative to the appointment of special state police officers by the Colonel of the State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of John J. Cronin and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibiting the use of wireless communication devices in K-12 public schools by students. Education.
By Representative Higgins of Leominster and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Higgins and John J. Cronin for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Steven Forget, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Workforce Preparation Robotics grant program to fund robotics and STEM activities in public and charter schools. It provides specific grant amounts based on school level (elementary/middle/high), whether a school has an existing robotics program, and the competition type (e.g., FIRST, VEX, Science Olympiad), with higher funding for schools without established programs. Schools in Cape Cod and Western Massachusetts receive priority, and applicants must commit to registering with approved robotics organizations. Grants are awarded annually based on available funding, with applications due by June 1st for the following academic year.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes increasing the number of members on the Select Board of the Town of Lancaster from three to five. It outlines a specific process where three new members will be elected at the next town election after voter approval, serving staggered terms of three, two, and one years respectively, with future successors serving three-year terms. The legislation requires a vote by the town's residents to accept the change before it takes effect, while ensuring that the current board members' existing terms remain unaffected.
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton and Senator Cronin, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Meghan Kilcoyne and John J. Cronin that the town of Clinton be authorized to grant 6 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Steven A. Hilliger, a firefighter in Lancaster, to continue working until he turns 70 or retires, whichever comes first, provided he remains mentally and physically fit for duty. To ensure his fitness, the town's Select Board can require him to undergo a medical examination at their own expense. Additionally, the bill prevents any further deductions from his pay after he turns 65 and ensures he receives a retirement benefit equal to what he would have gotten had he retired at 65.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new licensing system for quarries that produce concrete aggregate used in foundations, requiring applicants to submit geological reports and test results to prove the absence of harmful minerals like pyrite and pyrrhotite. It creates a state agency to oversee this process, publish a public database of licensed quarries, and manage a fund to help homeowners with deteriorated foundations caused by these minerals. The legislation also imposes strict liability on unlicensed quarry operators and contractors who use non-compliant concrete, while allowing local governments to set even stricter safety standards.
