This bill appropriates $1 million in state funds to cover technology, records management, and personnel costs for the governor's office, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and joint legislative operations. It amends state law to allow the state auditor to review specific administrative functions of the legislature, such as official budgets, audits, and financial settlements, while explicitly excluding legislative deliberations and other constitutional duties from such reviews. The legislation defines these administrative functions and audit procedures to ensure transparency in how legislative branches manage their finances and operations.
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) that the town of Hingham be authorized to grant certain parcels of land in said town to the Commonwealth for highway purposes. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
This bill allows municipal school districts to exempt incoming elementary school choice students from participating in tuition agreements that are currently required for middle and high school education. Specifically, it permits these districts to operate under a tuition agreement for older students while waiving that requirement for younger students entering the system. The change directly affects local school districts that provide education through tuition agreements and families seeking school choice options at the elementary level. By modifying existing state law, the legislation creates a distinction between how tuition agreements apply to different grade levels within the same district.
Senate, June 18, 2016 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to primary care for you (Senate, No. 3141) (being the text of Senate, No. 3116, printed as amended)
This bill authorizes the town of Boxborough to create local rules banning the sale and use of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. The measure specifically allows the town to restrict these pesticides even when they are applied by licensed commercial pest control professionals. By passing this act, Boxborough gains the power to enforce a prohibition on these specific rodenticides within its boundaries. The law becomes effective immediately upon approval.
This bill authorizes the town of Groton to create local rules banning the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, a specific type of pesticide used to kill rodents. The law allows the town's board of health or local bylaws to restrict these chemicals even when they are applied by certified professionals. By overriding state laws that might otherwise permit such use, the measure gives Groton direct control over rodent control methods within its borders. The act becomes effective immediately upon passing, enabling the town to implement its chosen regulations without delay.
Filed by Mr. Feeney -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Financial Services until July 31, 2026 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to prohibiting card interchange fees on tax or gratuity.
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Homar Gómez relative to reports of crimes to law enforcement officials. The Judiciary.
This bill establishes the town administrator as the chief executive officer of Carlisle, appointed and removable by the select board, with primary responsibility for managing daily municipal operations. The administrator cannot create policy independently and must implement directives approved by the select board, while retaining authority to hire, discipline, and remove most town employees except key officials like police chiefs, fire chiefs, and the town clerk. The role includes supervising all town departments except the school, fire, library, and health departments, which remain under their respective boards, and the administrator may appoint interim staff for vacancies lasting more than 30 days.
H 4894 defines specific mental health treatment services - including acute inpatient care, crisis stabilization, and community-based options for children and adults - and eliminates preauthorization requirements for coverage. It directly affects Commonwealth employees (active and retired) under Group Insurance Commission plans and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill mandates that facilities notify insurers within 48 hours of admission for all services, with utilization review permitted to begin after 7-10 days, while requiring medical necessity to be determined by the treating clinician and documented in the patient’s record. This streamlines access to critical mental health care by reducing administrative barriers for defined services.
H 4893 requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover at least six sessions of preventive behavioral health services for individuals under 21 who have a positive screening for depression, anxiety, or other emotional concerns (or for infants whose caregivers screen positive for postpartum depression), without cost-sharing or prior authorization. This applies to group insurance plans for state employees, private insurance policies, and health plans governed by state law, covering individual, family, or group sessions delivered in pediatric primary care, community, or school settings. Insurers must accept alternative diagnosis codes (like Social Determinants of Health Z-codes) for billing these services. The bill directly affects children, adolescents, and infants with early behavioral health screenings by mandating accessible, no-cost preventive care to help prevent more severe conditions.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2905) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr for legislation to provide for mobile driver’s licenses in the commonwealth. Transportation.
