Rep. Nick Boldyga

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits investment advisers from providing services to government entities for two years after they or their key personnel make political contributions to officials who influence those contracts. It also bans advisers from soliciting contributions from officials they are seeking to work with and prevents officials from accepting donations from advisers before awarding them contracts. The law defines specific roles such as executive officers and solicitors, while allowing for exemptions if approved by the campaign and political finance office. These measures aim to reduce conflicts of interest between public officials and private investment firms by restricting financial ties during the decision-making period.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3352) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to temporary motor vehicle license plates. Transportation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts schools to offer courses covering human sexual education, sexuality, or sexual orientation as optional electives rather than mandatory classes. Under the new rules, parents or legal guardians must receive written notification about these specific topics and have the opportunity to enroll their children in them through a process similar to signing up for other electives. The legislation also mandates that instructional materials for these courses be available for inspection by parents and educators, while ensuring that teachers and administrators cannot be forced to participate in such programs if it conflicts with their religious beliefs.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3181) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study gasoline-focused sales-below-cost. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of Nicholas A. Boldyga for legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the "bottle bill", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3179) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to internet service provider data. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to cap the cost of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy services at $5,000 per treatment unit in Massachusetts. It defines a treatment unit as the administration of the drug and related counseling within a seven-day period. The law would apply to any licensed provider registered to prescribe, manufacture, or distribute the medication. Additionally, the bill removes a specific exemption from the state's controlled substance regulations for this therapy. The provisions only become active once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves MDMA as a prescription drug.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2202) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the encouragement of organ donation. Public Health.

By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2201) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health.

By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2140) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to administering and dispensing controlled substances by certain practitioners. Public Health.