Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 2232: An Act for reimbursement for costs of the learning contract

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2232) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to authorize the University of Massachusetts Medical School to enter contracts requiring payback service, so-called, for certain students. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 3646: An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Haverhill as the Caitlin E. Trask Memorial Bridge

By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Linda Dean Campbell for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the city of Haverhill as the U.S. Navy Petty Officer Caitlin E. Trask memorial bridge. Transportation.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 2226: An Act relative to breaking generational cycles of poverty

By Ms. Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2226) of Natalie Higgins and others for legislation to create a transitional aid to families with dependent children career pathways trust fund. Higher Education.

Natalie Higgins (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 631: An Act relative to the creation of the battlefield to STEM field incentive program

By Mr. Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a fiscal incentive program for veterans to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 12: An Act relative to higher education boards and trustees

So much of the recommendations of the Inspector General (House, No. 11) as relates to higher education boards of trustees. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 643: An Act establishing an education loan repayment program for social workers in areas of need

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment pilot program to be administered by the Board of Higher Education for licensed social workers. Higher Education.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 3748: An Act relative to the town clerk and town accountant in the town of Norwood

By Representative Rogers of Norwood and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3748) of John H. Rogers and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) relative to the appointment of the positions of town clerk and town accountant in the town of Norwood. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 4, 2017

S 2072: An Act to further define standards of employee safety

SENATE, Thursday, May 18, 2017 - The committee on Labor and Workforce Development to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Marc R. Pacheco, Diana DiZoglio, Steven Ultrino, Jay R. Kaufman and other members of the General Court for legislation to further define standards of employee safety,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2072).

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 4, 2017

H 2087: An Act relative to establishing a charter commission

By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2087) of Steven S. Howitt (by vote of the town) that the town of Seekonk be authorized to hold an election for the purpose of voting to seat a charter commission for said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 754: An Act relative to parent-child privilege

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 754) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to testimony of certain parents or minor children. The Judiciary.

Claire D. Cronin (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3650: An Act relative to larceny thresholds

By Messrs. Day of Stoneham and Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and Gerard Cassidy relative to penalties for the crime of larceny. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 969: An Act relative to providing a false address at arrest

By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Aaron Vega and others relative to the penalties for providing false information to law enforcement officials. The Judiciary.

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