Massachusetts Bills

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.

By Mr. Pacheco (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brenda Eckstrom, for legislation to amend the Community Preservation Act. Revenue.

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to increase the penalties for violating speed limits in school zones. Transportation.

Senate, February 8, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to the availability of sunscreen for students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 281) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to school improvements in the town of Wilmington; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Edward J. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Rady Mom, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to increased material costs in school construction projects; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Jason M. Lewis and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to increase the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 316) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to best management practices for wireless in schools and public institutions of higher education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 319) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to create a commercial driver’s license pilot program at Madison Park technical vocational high school; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 360) of John C. Velis, Danillo A. Sena and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2616).

Senate, February 8, 2024 -- The committee on Agriculture, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 43) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to raw milk; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 502) of Anne M. Gobi and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to reducing food insecurity, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2626).

Senate, February 8, 2024 --The committee on Transportation, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2198) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2200) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to railroad crew transportation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2201) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to 2-person train crew size policy; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2223) of Julian Cyr and Christopher Richard Flanagan for legislation relative to an arts license plate; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2237) of Paul W. Cote for legislation relative to standards for protective headgear for operators or passengers on motorcycles; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2238) of Paul W. Cote for legislation to allow in specific situations, motorcyclists use of a breakdown or access lane, or splitting travel lanes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to provide distinctive registration plates for certain veterans who participated in the testing of atomic weapons; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2257) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote the safe integration of autonomous vehicles into the transportation system of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2260) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to motorcycle parking; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2282) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to handicap parking access for individuals with autism; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2295) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to commercial fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2304) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to protect residents from hazardous traffic conditions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2305) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to expand the MBTA reduced fare program to include veterans; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Chapter 90B vehicle registration, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2585).

Senate, February 8, 2024 -- The committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to a business entity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 230) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 231) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 232) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to provide direct investment for job creation and business expansion in rural communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to promote inclusive entrepreneurship and economic justice; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 235) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to early education funding; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 236) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to LLC filing fees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 237) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 238) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the Commonwealth’s gaming industry, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2613).