Rep. Sarah Peake

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Provincetown to use the Manuel V. Motta Athletic Fields for wastewater treatment and disposal. It allows the installation of subsurface disposal beds on the land, which is currently designated for playground and recreational purposes. The legislation overrides existing legal restrictions and deed limitations to permit this temporary use. However, the act requires that once the wastewater facilities are installed, the fields must be restored and permanently returned to their original recreational use.

By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus in the town of Orleans to protect local water quality from algae growth and contamination. The law specifically targets these nutrients because the town's unique sandy soils allow them to leach quickly into water bodies, which harms drinking water, shellfishing, and recreational activities. The only exceptions to this ban are for commercial agriculture and residential use of certified organic fertilizers that meet USDA National Organic Program standards and have low levels of nitrogen and phosphorus.

By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2628) of Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the retirement classification of Barnstable County dispatchers and dispatch retirees. Public Service.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Provincetown Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust to legally acquire existing "year-round housing occupancy restrictions" within Provincetown. It directly affects the town's housing market by enabling the trust to purchase these restrictions, which are rules limiting housing use to year-round occupancy (preventing seasonal-only rentals). The key mechanism allows the trust to take ownership of these restrictions to maintain and expand year-round rental housing options. This is a local housing policy change focused on preserving permanent rental units, not on broader state-level impacts. (Note: No voting record data is provided for this bill in the context.)

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new commission to study the practicality of a program where the government could voluntarily buy homes and buildings located in flood-prone areas. The commission will be led by state officials from climate, energy, and emergency management agencies, alongside representatives from housing, environmental protection, and various advocacy groups focused on justice and conservation. Its main task is to analyze current and future flood risks using scientific data and determine what such a purchase program would require, including costs and procedures. The commission must submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the state legislature once its work is complete.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the life of the non-emergency human services transportation task force in Massachusetts until December 1, 2026. The task force, which was previously established to study transportation options for people receiving human services, will continue its work during this extended period. By the deadline, the group must submit a final report and any suggested laws to relevant government officials and committees. The bill also allows the task force to share its draft report with the public for feedback before the final submission.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Truro to create a year-round market-rate rental housing trust. The trust would allow Truro to manage a dedicated fund for developing or acquiring housing units available for rent at market rates throughout the year. It directly affects Truro residents and future renters by enabling the town to establish this specific housing resource, though it does not change state housing laws or provide subsidies. The bill requires local approval, which has already been received from Truro.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Orleans to create its own local bylaw aimed at reducing pesticide use. It directly affects Orleans residents and local officials by granting the town the legal authority to establish specific rules for pesticide restrictions within its boundaries. The key mechanism is the state-level permission allowing Orleans to develop and implement its own pesticide reduction policies, rather than mandating specific rules. This is a procedural measure focused on enabling local environmental action, not setting statewide standards.

By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3404) of Sarah K. Peake, James J. O'Day and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish driver privacy protections. Transportation.