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State Legislature US Congress

All 48,694 Active 11,420 In committee 4,256 Passed 35,449 Signed 1,793 Failed 19

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2017

S 2210: An Act relative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state

The committee on Ways and Means, to whom was referred the House Bill relative to advancing contraceptive coverage and economic security in our state (ACCESS) (House, No. 4009) (also based on Senate, No. 2204),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 2210; and by inserting before the enacting clause the following emergency preamble:- “Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide forthwith contraceptive coverage and economic security in the commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and convenience.”.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3955: An Act Communication from the Division of Energy Resources of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (under the provisions of section 12 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws) submitting amendments to 225 CMR 16, Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Placed on file, in concurrence

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3990: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Patricia Burnette, an employee of the Department of Mental Health

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mary S. Keefe, Harriette L. Chandler and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patricia Burnette, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 40: An Act relative to financial literacy

So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 23) as relates to financial literacy. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 80: An Act to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability

By Mrs. Campbell of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of Linda Dean Campbell and others relative to the establishment of an abuse registry for certain caretakers of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 2807: An Act relative to public assistance for working families and the creation of a pilot program to address the impacts of the cliff effect

By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2807) of Jose F. Tosado and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Transitional Assistance to develop a pilot program to facilitate, encourage and support the ability of low-income residents of the city of Springfield to enter the workforce and reduce the need for public benefit programs. Community Development and Small Businesses.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 4019: An Act authorizing any town or city to designate a check-off box on certain tax bills to fund a Veterans Memorial and Patriotic Celebration Fund

Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 1948). November 8, 2017.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 454: An Act to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program

By Mr. Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 454) of Mathew Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3517: An Act providing diaper benefits for certain parents

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3517) of William Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Department of Public Health be authorized to conduct an investigation and study of the feasibility and value of providing diaper benefits to low-income infants and children. Public Health.

in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 3968: An Act providing for immediate capital improvement needs of the Commonwealth

New draft substituted, see H4018

in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 4026: An Act to establish a registry of caretakers found to have substantiated abuse against persons with intellectual disability or developmental disability

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

passed both · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2017

H 2763: An Act providing for designated parking for veterans at city and town halls

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to provide a designated parking space for veterans at city and town halls. Veterans and Federal Affairs.