Report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (pursuant to Section 15(c) of Chapter 239 of the General Laws) submitting its report summary statistics on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions from January 2025 through January 2026
This is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill) that authorizes the Higher Education committee to study House Document 1448 on higher education opportunities during a legislative recess. The committee must report its findings, recommendations, and draft legislation to the General Court by December 31, 2026. It does not create new laws but sets a process for future policy development. The bill was recently referred to the committee on Joint Rules for further action.
This bill requires the Middlesex District Attorney to submit an annual report under Section 99R of Chapter 272 of the General Laws, detailing wiretap usage for calendar year 2025. It directly affects the Middlesex District Attorney's office, mandating specific reporting on wiretap activities without changing wiretap laws or procedures. The summary focuses solely on the reporting requirement, not on wiretap policy or outcomes.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to funeral homes, motor vehicles and other related matters.
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1599-3384 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Settlements and Judgements report for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to make an investigation and study of House documents numbered 217, 237, 240, 245, 255, 274 and 294, relative to parent supports, day cares and other related matters.
HD 5655 is a procedural bill requiring the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to submit its annual report on natural gas leaks for calendar year 2025. This bill does not create new laws or policies but mandates the routine submission of the DPU's existing reporting requirement under Section 9 of Chapter 149 of Acts of 2014. The report would detail the prevalence of leaks across the state's natural gas system, including data on pipeline miles and service lines. It directly affects the DPU and gas utility companies operating in Massachusetts by requiring them to provide this annual information.
H 5104 is a procedural study resolution, not a policy bill. It authorizes the Higher Education committee to investigate six related House documents (H1436, H1437, H1446, H1460, H1464, H4113) focused on "debt-free education" and other higher education matters. The committee must study these documents and submit recommendations with draft legislation by December 31, 2026. This resolution does not change laws itself but may lead to future bills based on the committee's findings.
Report of the Department of Economic Research (pursuant to Section 14F of Chapter 151A of the General Laws) submitting its Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Data February 2026 report
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H 5106 is a procedural bill authorizing the Massachusetts House Committee on Higher Education to study two specific documents (H1439 and H1445) about student representation in higher education and public-private partnerships. The committee must investigate these topics and report findings, recommendations, and draft legislation to the full House by December 31, 2026. This bill does not enact policy changes but sets a process for future legislative action based on the committee's study. It directly affects the committee's work and potential future bills addressing student representation and partnership models in higher education.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.
