Sen. Susan Moran

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2680) of David T. Vieira and Susan L. Moran (by vote of the town) that the town of Falmouth be authorized to exempt officers in all positions of the Falmouth Police Department from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts officers in all positions of the Falmouth Fire Department from the state's civil service law, provided those roles are currently covered under Chapter 31 of the General Laws. The legislation allows the town to manage these specific fire department roles without adhering to standard civil service hiring and retention rules. However, the act includes a safeguard that protects any officer who was already employed on a permanent basis in a civil service position on the date the law takes effect. This change applies only to the Falmouth Fire Department and does not affect other municipal departments or fire departments outside the town.

Senate, July 18, 2024 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1781) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to embarkation fees; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2768) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the imposition of embarkation fees from ferry services operated within the Hyannis Fire District, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2873).

Senate, August 8, 2024 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2844) of Susan L. Moran (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Pembroke to issue one additional liquor license to South Shore Market and Deli; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4845) of Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) that the town of Pembroke be authorized to issue one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2935).

Senate, November 21, 2024 - Substituted as a new draft (Senator Moran) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Sandwich to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (Senate, No. 2861).

Senate, December 30, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to embarkation fees (Senate, No. 2873),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3016).

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts state laws to replace outdated terms like "handicapped" and "mentally retarded" with modern, person-first language such as "individuals with disabilities" and "intellectual or developmental disabilities." The legislation directly affects various statutes within Chapter 6 of the General Laws, which cover areas including employment, veterans' benefits, and general disability protections. By systematically changing these specific words throughout the legal code, the bill ensures that official state documents use respectful and current terminology when referring to people with disabilities.

By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran and David T. Vieira for legislation to authorize Augustus Wagner to buy back three years of creditable service with the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. Public Service.

Maddy summaryThis law allows the town of Plymouth to issue two extra licenses for off-premises alcohol sales, such as takeout or delivery, within specific areas known as Precinct 9 and Precinct 17. These new licenses are intended to support local economic development and must be clearly marked with their corresponding precinct names. The town retains full control over granting these permits, including the ability to transfer them only within the designated zones and to cancel them if the business fails to meet tax or fee requirements. All new licenses must be issued within three years of the law taking effect, after which the town may continue to renew them for existing businesses.

By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore, Susan L. Moran and Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) for legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]