Sections 50, 85 and 111 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4040), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message see Attachment E of House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023.
This bill amends the town charter of Dedham to update various administrative titles and procedures. It changes the name of the election officials from "registrars of voters" to "board of registrars of voters" and updates references from "precincts" to "districts." The legislation also modifies how vacancies for town representatives are filled, clarifies the duties of the finance committee, and adjusts the structure of the housing authority. Additionally, it refines the language used for ballot questions regarding town meeting actions and expands the town manager's supervisory responsibilities over department heads.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jason Barone-Cichocki, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2100, changed) [Local Approval Received]. June 8, 2023.
This bill proposes to increase the number of members on the select board of the town of Lakeville from three to five. It establishes a specific process for the initial election of these five members, where the top three vote-getters serve staggered terms of three, two, and one year respectively, while future elections will fill vacancies with three-year terms. The legislation also mandates that the select board annually elect a chairperson from among its members.
This bill directs the town of Yarmouth to create a special account called the Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund. The fund will be financed by a portion of the local room occupancy tax collected annually, excluding taxes from short-term rentals, along with any grants, gifts, or donations designated for this purpose. By amending existing state law, the legislation allows the town to set aside these specific funds in its treasury to support tourism-related initiatives.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2910) of Steven Owens, John J. Lawn, Jr., and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the city council) relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 57 of the Acts of 2023
Section 57 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4040), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message see Attachment F of House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023.
Being the text of Sections 8 and 101 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4040), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment C of House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023.
Section 87 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4040), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message see Attachment G of House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023.
This bill authorizes the City of Brockton to appoint a commissioner of public health to lead its health and human services department. The legislation overrides a state law that currently restricts such appointments by establishing new qualifications for the role, requiring the appointee to hold an advanced degree in relevant fields with administrative experience or possess equivalent education and experience. Once passed, the city will have the flexibility to hire a leader who meets these specific criteria to manage local health and human services operations.
