Senate, August 6, 2026 - Substituting a new draft (Senator Creem) for the Senate Bill authorizing the city of Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or notes (Senate, No. 3092).
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3092) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Amy Mah Sangiolo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Newton to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summarySD 762 prohibits payment networks from charging merchants interchange fees on the tax or gratuity portion of credit or debit card transactions. It requires merchants to provide tax or gratuity amounts during payment processing to avoid these fees, or submit tax documentation within 180 days to receive refunds for improperly charged fees. Payment networks violating this law face $1,000 penalties per transaction and must refund affected merchants. The bill directly affects merchants (e.g., restaurants, retailers) who process card payments and pay these fees on taxable items or tips.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (11) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (64) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (495) (offered by Senator Crighton) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (67) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (234) (offered by Senator Fernandes) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (66) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (511) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
