Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues January 2026 report
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to the official amphibian.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly and to further regulate surcharges on real property.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to tenure of the officers of the state staff, contractor liability and an audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance related to unemployment fraud.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to senior citizen tax exemptions.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to public records, proclamation of certain days, official designations and other state administration and regulatory oversight issues.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to public contacts and state agencies.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to official designations.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to tax issues for seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities.
This bill designates August 10th as Agent Orange Awareness Day in Massachusetts. It requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation honoring veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and their families. The proclamation recommends public observance of the day to recognize their service and health impacts. The bill creates a formal, recurring state observance without imposing new regulations or funding.
This bill removes specific geographic descriptions from Massachusetts housing court jurisdiction rules. It deletes outdated language about which cities and counties fall under Boston, western, Worcester, northeastern, or southeastern court divisions. The bill does not change housing court procedures or who can file cases; it only revises the legal text describing court boundaries. The change is procedural and would take effect immediately upon passage, but the bill is still pending in committee.
This bill (HD 5711) adjusts the pension calculation for Shannon LaPorta, the surviving spouse of fallen Uxbridge police officer Stephen LaPorta. It directs the Worcester Regional Retirement System to calculate her annual pension based on Stephen’s rank as a sergeant at the time of his death, overriding standard pension rules. The bill specifically affects Shannon LaPorta and does not change general pension laws for other officers. It takes effect January 8, 2026.
