Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4056: An Act amending Chapter 169 of the Act's of 1881 pertaining to the Charter of the City of Malden

By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4056) of Paul J. Donato, Jason M. Lewis and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to certain inauguration day events in the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

S 1498: An Act relative to sunsetting tax expenditures

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Sonia Chang-Diaz for legislation relative to sunsetting tax expenditures. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 2576: An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the department of corrections

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2576) of James J. O'Day and others relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Jim O'Day (D) · 47 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2017

S 1493: An Act removing the sales tax exemption for soft drinks

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and Chris Walsh for legislation to remove the sales tax exemption for soft drinks. Revenue.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4061: An Act to improve oversight of state government

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 2531: An Act directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefits

By Mr. D'Emilia of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Angelo L. D'Emilia and others relative to directing the State Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to Virginia Wise, the surviving spouse of Raymond Wise, an officer of the Bridgewater State College Police Department. Public Service.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4062: An Act relative to the sales tax exemption for soda

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4020: An Act authorizing the Silver Lake Regional School District to convey drainage easements to the town of Kingston

By Mr. Calter of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas J. Calter and Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation to authorize the Silver Lake Regional School District to convey drainage easements to the town of Kingston. Municipalities and Regional Government.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2017

H 4063: An Act relative to sunsetting tax expenditures

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2017

H 3963: An Act designating a portion of Route 88 as Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci Circle in the town of Westport

Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 3815). October 19, 2017.

signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2017

H 3807: An Act to amend special legislation to limit transfer of restaurant liquor licenses in the town of Belmont

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3807) of David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to the transfers of certain licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages and the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2017

H 3806: An Act to amend special legislation to limit transfer of restaurant liquor licenses in the town of Belmont

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3806) of David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to the transfers of licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

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