Massachusetts Bills

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 7, 2017

S 2230: An Act relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping

SENATE, Thursday, December 7, 2017 - The committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping; and (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 460) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and others that the Department of Environmental Protection be directed to revise regulations to protect and preserve the camping industry,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2230).

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 7, 2017

S 2231: An Act providing local property tax relief

SENATE, Thursday, December 7, 2017 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1652) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Richard J. Ross for legislation to provide local property tax relief,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2231).

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 7, 2017

S 2212: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Mary Faulkner, an employee of the Department of Correction

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2212) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard J. Ross and Shawn Dooley for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mary Faulkner, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 6, 2017

S 414: An Act relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping

By Mr. deMacedo, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Viriato M. deMacedo for legislation relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2017

H 3451: An Act to promote cost savings through the use of public water

By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds to purchase bottled water. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2017

H 3458: An Act authorizing the conveyance of Article 97 land to the city known as the town of Franklin

By Representative Roy of Franklin and Senator Spilka, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Richard J. Ross and Karen E. Spilka (with the approval of the town council) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to lease a certain parcel of land to the city known as the town of Franklin for landfill capping, solid waste transfer station and recycling center purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2017

SD 2403: Report of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (pursuant to Section 8 of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2017 annual report.

Placed on file

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2017

S 2227: Relative to the recusal of Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg and his staff from all decisions relating to investigations of the Senator Rosenberg’s conduct or that of his spouse

Senate, December 4, 2017-- Offered by Senators Bruce E. Tarr and Michael J. Rodrigues relative to the recusal of Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg and his staff from all decisions relating to investigations of Senator Rosenberg’s conduct or that of his spouse

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2017

S 2228: Relative the question of the conduct of President Stanley C. Rosenberg

Senate, December 4, 2017-- Offered by Senators Bruce E. Tarr and Michael J. Rodrigues relative the question of the conduct of Senator Stanley C. Rosenberg.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2017

S 2229: the communication from the Senate President requesting a leave of absence from the duties of the Office of the Senate President

Senate, December 4, 2017-- Offered by Senator Harriette L. Chandler and Bruce E. Tarr relative to acceptance of the communication from Stanley C. Rosenberg relative to his leave of absence from the duties of the Office of the President.

signed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2017

H 4052: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2018 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 142 of the Acts of 2017

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2017

H 1708: An Act to protect tropical forests by restricting state purchases of certain wood products

By Mr. Rushing of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Byron Rushing and others relative to protecting tropical forests by restricting state purchases of certain wood products. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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