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An Act to let kids play | H199 | HD2241 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:57:38.267'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:57:38.2666667'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H199/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins that certain retail department stores be prohibited from dividing the display of certain childcare items into sections by gender. Children, Families and Persons with Di... | SECTION 1. Chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 330. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “Childcare articles”, any... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to patient opioid notification | H1990 | HD909 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:19:17.843'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:19:17.8433333'}, {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1990/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1990) of Steven S. Howitt and Michael J. Soter relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 18C of Chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following new section:-
Prior to issuing the initial prescription of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance or any ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to substance use disorder evaluations | H1991 | HD1751 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:25:28.053'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:25:28.0533333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1991/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1991) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to substance use disorder evaluations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 51 ½ of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (h) the following subsection:
(i) The department of public health shall annually collect, in a manner to be determined by the department, the frequency and location o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to treatment for substance use disorder | H1992 | HD1752 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:27:03.193'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:27:03.1933333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1992/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to treatment for substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 51 ½ of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (d) in its entirety and inserting the following thereof:-
(d) If a person has received a substance abuse evaluation and returns to an acute care hospital or emergency satell... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness | H1993 | HD1809 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:22:35.027'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:22:35.0266667'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1993/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow for emergency hospitalization of persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of Chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following paragraph:-
(a)(1) A person who is violent, homicidal, or poses a risk of serious physical harm to another may be hospitalized pursuant to this s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care | H1994 | HD1832 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:58:31.377'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:58:31.3766667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1994/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the word “and”.
SECTION 2. Said section 2 of said chapter 123, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “facilities”, in lines 13 to 14, the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce grants | H1995 | HD516 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:00:52.083'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:00:52.0833333'}, {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:00:52.083'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1995/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to establish maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce grants. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16CC the following section:-
Section 16DD. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Health professional shortage area”, a specific geographic area, specif... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a maternal mental health equity grant program | H1996 | HD520 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:06:43.793'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:06:43.7933333'}, {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:06:43.793'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1996/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to establish a program to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders of certain pregnant and postpartum indivi... | Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16CC the following section:-
Section 16DD. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Culturally congruent care”, care that is in agreement with the preferre... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to further define medical necessity determinations | H1997 | HD542 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:47:22.293'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:47:22.2933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1997/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1997) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1: Section 8a of Chapter 118E is amended by inserting the following new sentence at the end of the definition “Medically Necessary Services” the following new sentence: “Medical necessary services for mental health treatment shall be determined by the treating clinician in consultation with the patient and not... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reducing the risk of unintended fatal opioid overdose | H1998 | HD2506 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:57:39.777'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:57:39.7766667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:57:39.777'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1998/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1998) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Mindy Domb and Vanna Howard relative to reducing the risks of unintended fatal opioid overdoses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 238. Prior to issuing a prescription of an opioid which is a controlled substance as set forth in section 31 of chapter 94C, a practitioner shall discuss with the patient, or the patient's parent or guardian if the patient is u... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to student mental health | H1999 | HD2234 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:23:27.843'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:23:27.8433333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:24:18.81'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1999/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and... | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 37R the following section:-
Section 37S(a) Commencing July 1, 2023, a public school, including a charter school, that serves students in any of grades 6 to 12, inclusive, that issues student identification cards shall include on ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying and normalizing non-public school service purchases | H20 | HD20 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': "Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System", 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T16:29:28.607'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H20/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | So much of the recommendations of the Teachers' Retirement System (House, No. 16) as relates to clarifying and normalizing non-public school service purchases. Public Service. | SECTION 1: Subdivision (1) of section 4 of Chapter 32 is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (p) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraphs:
(p) Any member of a contributory retirement system who is engaged in a teaching position and holds a license issued by the department of elementary and second... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J23', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J23'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to the utilization of the systematic alien verification for entitlements program by the Commonwealth | H200 | HD1387 | 193 | {'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:19:52.55'} | [{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:19:52.55'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H200/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 200) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to eligibility for certain entitlement programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Subsection B of section 2 of chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following clause:-
(t) verify that an applicant for benefits through any transitional assistance financial assistance program administered by the department is a United S... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics | H2000 | HD1214 | 193 | {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:41:06.41'} | [{'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:41:06.41'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2000/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2000) of Paul McMurtry and Brian M. Ashe relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Agent” the following definition:-
“Benzodiazepine”, any substance or drug which contains a benzene ring fused to a 7 member diazepine ring, results in the depres... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to improving mental health care through innovation | H2001 | HD3236 | 193 | {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:11:06.16'} | [{'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:11:06.16'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Resp... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2001/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2001) of Paul McMurtry and Vanna Howard that the Department of Mental Health be authorized to establish a program for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and brain-based disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Rec... | Chapter 19 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the 3 following sections:-
Section 25. The department shall establish a comprehensive program for the research, technology transfer, design, development and commercialization of technologies for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and bra... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice | H2002 | HD2741 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:47:57.083'} | [{'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:47:57.0833333'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C... | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:59:10.65'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2002/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Samantha Montaño, Mike Connolly and others relative to the possession of controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 94C of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 34, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 34. No person knowingly or intentionally shall possess a controlled substance unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to mental health and suicide prevention | H2003 | HD3837 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:30:46.48'} | [{'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:30:46.48'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2003/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2003) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to mental health and suicide prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1.There shall be established the Massachusetts Commission on Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Management to be comprised of seven members; The Governor or his/her designee, the Attorney General or his/her designee, the Secretary of Health and Human Services or his/her designee, the Commissioner of T... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a special task force on best practices for sober homes | H2004 | HD646 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T22:33:41.713'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T22:33:41.7133333'}, {'Id': 'SGX1', 'Name': 'Steven George Xiarhos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2004/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Tram T. Nguyen that the Department of Public Health establish a special task force on alcohol and drug free housing to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug free sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 18A of Chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “best practices”, in line 28, the following words:-
", comply with standards of best practice as established by rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this sectio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recovery coach licensure | H2005 | HD3672 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:11:34.093'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:11:34.0933333'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2005/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “workers” in line 8, the following words:- , the board of registration of recovery coaches,
SECTION 2. Said chapter 13 is hereby further amended by adding the following sec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates | H2006 | HD3833 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:45:36.45'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:45:36.45'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2006/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after 13D the following section:-
Section 13D ½.
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:
“Behavioral health clinic”, a clinic licensed by the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use | H2007 | HD2612 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:48:45.597'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:48:45.5966667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2007/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 8, by inserting after the words “licensed independent social worker licensed pursuant to sections 130 to 137, inclusive, of chapter 112,” the following words: “or a Physician Assistant licens... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act helping overdosing persons in emergencies | H2008 | HD1555 | 193 | {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:40:20.913'} | [{'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:40:20.9133333'}, {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:24:02.077'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2008/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids a... | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Opiate” the following definition:-
“Opioid antagonist”, a drug, including but not limited to naloxone, approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for ... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to authorize forthwith certain requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act advancing public health and safety using fentanyl testing strips | H2009 | HD104 | 193 | {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T12:14:52.82'} | [{'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T12:14:52.82'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2009/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services develop a pilot program to implement and study the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioids and other substances. Ment... | SECTION 1. There shall be a pilot program for the purpose of implementing and studying the efficacy, public health, and public safety outcomes of the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioids and other substances.
The executive office of health and human services shall develop a 3-year pilot ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to supported decision making | H201 | HD3278 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:40:20.667'} | [{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:40:20.6666667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H201/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 201) of Christopher M. Markey, Vanna Howard and Marc T. Lombardo relative to supported decision-making agreements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 190B is hereby amended, after section 5-507, by inserting the following new section:-
Section 5-508. Supported Decision-Making Agreements
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
"Adult" means an individu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community | H2010 | HD1639 | 193 | {'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:20:46.79'} | [{'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:20:46.79'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2010/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | “SECTION XX. There shall be a commission established to study the disproportionate impact substance use disorders and overdoses have on the minority community of the commonwealth and corresponding disparities in substance use disorder treatment access. The commission shall: 1) review current data and trends regarding... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder | H2011 | HD3690 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:00:43.207'} | [{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:00:43.2066667'}, {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1'... | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:03:47.313'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2011/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2011) of Jon Santiago and David M. Rogers for legislation to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1: Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine shall develop, or provide for, a healthcare provider education campaign that encourages the adoption of all FDA-approved medications for the treatment of alcoho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a commission to reform Section 12 | H2012 | HD3746 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:52:38.557'} | [{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:52:38.5566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2012/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Jon Santiago for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to emergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing a risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental... | There shall be a section 12 involuntary commitment commission to investigate and study the efficacy of the statute given many advancements made in this area.
The Commission shall review but not be limited to: a comprehensive re-evaluation of the current language of Chapter 123 section 12 and its requisite sub-parts... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to halfway houses | H2013 | HD477 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:11:17.91'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:11:17.91'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2013/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of Chynah Tyler for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of roommate houses as sober homes or halfway houses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | There shall be established a special commission pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws to investigate and study the use of roommate houses as sober homes or halfway houses in the commonwealth. The commission shall review state and municipal laws and regulations relative to the safety of residents of r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities | H2014 | HD3290 | 193 | {'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:44:37.18'} | [{'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:44:37.18'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2014/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2014) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to recovery housing sober homes in environmental justice communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 18A of chapter 17 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 18A the following section:-
Section 18B. (a) The following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations | H2015 | HD3971 | 193 | {'Id': 'SGX1', 'Name': 'Steven George Xiarhos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SGX1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:12:13.607'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'June McDonald', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:50:15.84'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2015/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2015) of June McDonald relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 70E of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 20202 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding anything in this section to the contrary, the physician or other person responsible for the care of a patient suffering from severe mental i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for more efficient wetlands | H2016 | HD1756 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:24:04.853'} | [{'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:24:04.8533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2016/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2016) of James Arciero relative to wetlands ordinances in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 8C of chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Law as appearing in the 2012 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-
A Conservation Commission may administer and enforce a local wetlands ordinance or by-law that is adopted by a municipal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing sewer and water user discounts in the town of Hopkinton | H2017 | HD2604 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:05:39.617'} | [{'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:05:39.6166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2017/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2017) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Hopkinton to provide discounted fees charged to income-eligible residents for the use of the water and sewer systems of said town. Municipali... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Hopkinton Select Board may discount fees charged to income eligible residents for the use of the Town’s water and sewer systems.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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An Act authorizing certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Hopkinton | H2018 | HD2605 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:08:21.08'} | [{'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:08:21.08'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2018/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2018) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Hopkinton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Section 54 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the treasurer of the Town of Hopkinton may invest trust funds that are in the custody of the treasurer in accordance with Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 of Chapter 203C of the General Laws.
SECTI... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie’s Law | H2019 | HD2497 | 193 | {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:41:51.073'} | [{'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:41:51.0733333'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2019/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as Ollie’s Law.
SECTION 2. Section 136A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 2 and 7, the figure “174F” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 174G.
SECTION 3.... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding wheelchair protection for consumers with disabilities | H202 | HD1574 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:44:54.973'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:44:54.9733333'}, {'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | {'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DKM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:44:54.973'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H202/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives McKenna of Webster and Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 202) of Joseph D. McKenna and David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to expanding wheelchair protection for consumers with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 93 of the General Laws, as appearing in the most recent edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 107 the following new section:-
Section 107A.
(a) As set forth in this section, the term “authorized wheelchair supplier” shall mean, any seller of a wheelchair that supplies products a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting neighboring communities from deleterious construction | H2020 | HD1123 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:04:25.97'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:04:25.97'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2020/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to certain construction projects occurring in municipalities within 1,500 feet of a border of another municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 70. Any major construction project occurring in a municipality within 1,500 feet of another municipalities’ border shall contain an area of land between the 2 municipalities to provi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality | H2021 | HD1135 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:06:39.38'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:06:39.38'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2021/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2021) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on certain land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 4K the following section:-
Section 40L. (a) A construction project affecting or relative to building structures in or over navigable or tide waters relating to 2 or more municipalities shall be sub... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters | H2022 | HD1164 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:13:29.5'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:13:29.5'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2022/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2022) of Bruce J. Ayers and Michelle M. DuBois relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 77 of Chapter 272 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the figure “$5,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure “$5,500”; Section 77 is further amended by striking the figure “$10,000” and inserting in place thereof the figure “$11,000”
SECTION 2. No more than $500 from a sin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Order for the adoption of permanent House Rules for the 193rd General Court governing the 2023-2024 legislative session | H2023 | HD27 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T11:30:30.307'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T11:30:30.3066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2023/DocumentHistoryActions | Order | null | Ordered, That the rules of the House of Representatives for the years 2023-2024 be adopted, as follows:
SPEAKER.
1. The Speaker shall take the Chair at the hour to which the House stands adjourned, call the members to order, and, on the appearance of a quorum, proceed to business. [1.]
1A. The House sh... | null | [] | [] | [] | [{'AmendmentNumber': '1', 'ParentBillNumber': 'H2023', 'Branch': 'House', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2023/Branches/House/Amendments/1/'}, {'AmendmentNumber': '2', 'ParentBillNumber': 'H2023', 'Branch': 'House', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': '... |
The adopted permanent House Rules for the 193rd General Court governing the 2023-2024 legislative session | H2024 | null | 193 | null | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T11:30:30.3066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2024/DocumentHistoryActions | Order | null | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Order for the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 193rd General Court governing the 2023-2024 legislative session | H2025 | HD28 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T11:32:25.423'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-31T11:32:25.4233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2025/DocumentHistoryActions | Order | null | Ordered, “Committees.
1. 1. Joint standing committees shall be appointed at the beginning of the biennial session as
follows:-
A committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity;
A committee on Agriculture;
A committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
A committee on ... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': None, 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': None}, 'Votes': []}] | [{'AmendmentNumber': '1', 'ParentBillNumber': 'H2025', 'Branch': 'House', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2025/Branches/House/Amendments/1/'}, {'AmendmentNumber': '1', 'ParentBillNumber': 'H2025', 'Branch': 'Senate', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': ... |
An Act to hold property owners accountable for recurring public nuisance | H2026 | HD1173 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:15:13.727'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:15:13.7266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2026/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2026) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 1. This bill shall hold property owners that face multiple public nuisance complaints accountable. After 10 police calls regarding complaints from or involving a specific location over a period of 1 year, the property owner shall be responsible for the cost associated with any additional police calls and other... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to puppy mills | H2027 | HD1174 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:15:56.98'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:15:56.98'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2027/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2027) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 136A of chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in line 49, the words “, commercial breeder kennel”.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 140 is hereby amended by inserting after section 137D, as so appearing, the following section:-
Section 137E. (a) A person maintaining a commerc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to remove barriers and create affordable housing | H2028 | HD3391 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:17:43.247'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:17:43.2466667'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2028/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2028) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to remove zoning barriers to help create affordable housing. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 3A, of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding in line 22 after the word “section” the following:
“Provided, however, that no regulations promulgated under this section may limit in any way a municipality’s ability to require a minimum num... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to use more inclusive language for the Lanesborough board of selectmen | H2029 | HD246 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:41:36.393'} | [{'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:41:36.3933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2029/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2029) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) relative to changing the board of selectmen of the town of Lanesborough to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive body of the town of Lanesborough, previously known as the Board of Selectmen, shall be known as the Select Board and shall have the powers and authority of a Board of Selectmen under any general or special law; provided, that the memb... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'Home Rule', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16919&title=Home%20Rule'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation | H203 | HD2151 | 193 | {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:01:04.527'} | [{'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:01:04.5266667'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H203/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 203) of Paul McMurtry and Brian M. Ashe relative to financial exploitation of certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 110H the following chapter:-
Chapter 110I.
FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
Section 1. The following words, whenever used in this chapter shall, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, have the following meanings:-
“Agencies”, (1) the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to amend the Williamstown town charter by making all gender references therein gender neutral | H2030 | HD690 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:20:55.917'} | [{'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:20:55.9166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2030/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2030) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) that the town of Williamstown be authorized to amend the charter of said town by making all gender references therein gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Ap... | SECTION 1. Section 1 of the charter of the town of Williamstown, which is on file in the office of the archivist of the commonwealth, as provided in section 12 of chapter 43B of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out the words “majority of the Selectmen” and inserting in place thereof the following words:... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'Home Rule', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16931&title=Home%20Rule'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act relative to the Adams Fire District | H2031 | HD697 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:25:17.94'} | [{'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:25:17.94'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2031/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2031) of John Barrett, III relative to the Adams Fire District. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The Adams Fire District is hereby authorized to operate and maintain an Enterprise Funds for its water department pursuant to the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2.
SECTION 2. All previous transactions made in the name of the Adams Fire District Enterprise funds are hereby ratified and validate... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act extending the boundaries of the Adams Fire District | H2032 | HD789 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:00:23.58'} | [{'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:00:23.58'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2032/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2032) of John Barrett, III relative to the boundaries of the Adams Fire District. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The Boundaries of the Adams Fire District shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the Town of Adams.
SECTION 2. Water service boundaries are set per the elevations listed in the most current “Rules and Regulations of the Adams Fire District Governing the Design and Construction of Water Systems”. Any ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reimbursement of training expenses for peace officers | H2033 | HD3179 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:56:02.447'} | [{'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:56:02.4466667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:16:15.84'}, ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2033/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2033) of David Biele and others relative to reimbursement of training expenses for peace officers. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary and unless otherwise provided in an employment contract, if any city, town or political subdivision of the commonwealth employs a peace officer and said peace officer is hired by another city, town or political subdivision of the commonwealth within 12 months ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to increasing affordable and public housing options | H2034 | HD2124 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:19:08.253'} | [{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:19:08.2533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2034/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2034) of Daniel Cahill relative to increasing affordable and public housing options for multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 3a of Chapter 40a of the General laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “corporation” in line 57, the following words:- or by a housing authority for creation of affordable or public housing purposes
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An Act to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment | H2035 | HD905 | 193 | {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:14:36.01'} | [{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:14:36.01'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2035/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2035) of Peter Capano relative to zoning restrictions for land or structures for religious or educational purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The General Court hereby finds and declares that the use of the so-called Dover amendment by nonprofit institutions to avoid wetland or natural resource area protections may be harmful to the public health and environment.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 O... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enabling municipal pre-foreclosure mediation | H2036 | HD3248 | 193 | {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:55.317'} | [{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:55.3166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2036/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2036) of Peter Capano for legislation to authorize municipalities to establish foreclosure mediation programs. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 244 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 35C the following section:-
Section 35D. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Certificate of media... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Concord to establish a fee for checkout bags | H2037 | HD284 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:52:07.657'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:52:07.6566667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:52:07.657'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2037/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2037) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional G... | SECTION 1. The following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
“Checkout Bag” shall mean a bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale. Checkout bags shall not include: (i) bags, whether plastic or not, in which loose produce or produc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prohibit the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for new construction in the town of Concord | H2038 | HD4023 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:11:39.837'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:11:39.8366667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2038/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2038) of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for new construction in the town of Concord. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Loca... | Section 1. Purpose
This Bylaw is adopted by the Town of Concord to protect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the town from the effects of air pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to climate change, and from fuel leaks and explosions that threaten the Town and its inh... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act facilitating local approval of inclusionary zoning | H2039 | HD2516 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:04:13.99'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:04:13.99'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2039/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2039) of Mike Connolly and others relative to local approval of inclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 5 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws is amended by inserting in paragraph 5 the following after “in accordance with section 3 of chapter 40R.”:-
(5) an inclusionary zoning ordinance or bylaw. As used in this paragraph the term “inclusionary zoning” shall mean a residential subdivision or a multi-unit residen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families | H204 | HD2590 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:46:36.737'} | [{'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:46:36.7366667'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H204/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Joan Meschino and others relative to minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 18B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 25 the following section:-
Section 26. The department shall report each quarter on the number of cases in which it took custody of a child under section 51B of chapter 119 without first obtaining a court order under section 24 o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect pets | H2040 | HD1501 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:32:55.49'} | [{'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:32:55.49'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2040/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2040) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the care and sale of cats, dogs and rabbits. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 39G of chapter 129 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out in subsection (b) the words “this section” and inserting in place thereof the following:- sections 39G and 39J,
SECTION 2. Said section 39G of chapter 129, as so appearing, is hereb... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal oversight of utility company vegetation management | H2041 | HD1431 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:11:46.357'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:11:46.3566667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2041/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2041) of Josh S. Cutler and Mindy Domb relative to municipal oversight of utility company vegetation management. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 14 of chapter 87 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
(h) The utility company shall submit a vegetation management plan for local approval in connection with any planned work in a municipality, regardless of any easement or right of way. The vegetation managem... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to concurrent service for elected officials | H2042 | HD3367 | 193 | {'Id': 'KAD1', 'Name': 'Kip A. Diggs', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:08:51.963'} | [{'Id': 'KAD1', 'Name': 'Kip A. Diggs', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:08:51.9633333'}, {'Id': 'CRF1', 'Name': 'Christopher Richard Flanagan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2042/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2042) of Kip A. Diggs relative to concurrent service for elected local officials. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Notwithstanding any general or special law or agency or commission opinion to the contrary, elected members of a Select Board or Town Council in the commonwealth shall not be prohibited from serving concurrently as elected members of any county legislative board, body, or assembly and shall not be prohibited from part... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws | H2043 | HD954 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:37:32.26'} | [{'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:37:32.26'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2043/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2043) of Kate Donaghue and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 21D of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 46, the word “three” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- five.
SECTION 2. Said section 21D of said chapter 40, as so appearing, is hereby further amended b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to public hearing notification for variances from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance or by-law | H2044 | HD2312 | 193 | {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:47:38.513'} | [{'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:47:38.5133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2044/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2044) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to public hearing notifications for variances from the terms of the certain zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 10 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence ending in the words "such ordinance or by-law", line number 15, the following:-
All meeting notifications, publications, mailings, and postings to all parties in interest ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the city of Pittsfield to award a 1 year or multiple year contract to audit | H2045 | HD3095 | 193 | {'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:47:31.66'} | [{'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:47:31.66'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0... | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:54:31.693'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2045/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2045) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Paul W. Mark (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to authorizing the city of Pittsfield to award a 1 year or multiple year contract to audit the boo... | SECTION 1. Article 7 of section 22 of chapter 72 of the acts of 2013 is hereby amended by striking out Section 7-6 inserting in place thereof the following section:-
SECTION 7-6 INDEPENDENT AUDIT.
The city council shall annually provide for an outside audit of the books and accounts of the city to be conducted by ... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act establishing the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund | H2046 | HD2651 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:40:59.4'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:40:59.4'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2046/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2046) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 35:57A the following section:
SECTION 35:58.
(a) There shall be established and set upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Dukes County Sheriff Regional Lockup Fund... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions | H2047 | HD3486 | 193 | {'Id': 'CRF1', 'Name': 'Christopher Richard Flanagan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CRF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:04:50.78'} | [{'Id': 'CRF1', 'Name': 'Christopher Richard Flanagan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CRF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:04:50.78'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2047/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-
7B. The department shall establish, conduct and maintain an annual program of education and training for all new members of local boards of health; provi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Auburn Water District clerk and treasurer | H2048 | HD3767 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:59:20.927'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:59:20.9266667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2048/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2048) of Paul K. Frost relative to the clerk and treasurer of the Auburn Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The fourth sentence of section 10 of chapter 585 of the acts of 1947, as amended by chapter 150 of the acts of 1981, is hereby amended by striking out the words: “elect by ballot” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- appoint, by a majority vote at a district annual meeting, or at such time as... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act relative to the Auburn Water District | H2049 | HD3776 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:04:08.543'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:04:08.5433333'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2049/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2049) of Paul K. Frost relative to certain property acquired by the Auburn Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 585 of the acts of 1947, as amended by chapter 150 of the acts of 1981, or any other general or special law or regulation to the contrary, the Auburn water district may transfer, sell, convey or otherwise dispose of all or portions of the property located adjacent to 295 Leicester st... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth | H205 | HD1923 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:32:23.273'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:32:23.2733333'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H205/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 205) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the emergency aid for elderly and disabled residents assistance program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 117A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-Any person experiencing homelessness, (i) who has no established place of abode, or who lives in a temporary emergency shelter, and (ii) who is otherwise eligible un... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to acceptance of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act | H2050 | HD168 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:54:15.69'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Roberta Harback', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:54:15.69'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2050/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2050) of Roberta Harback relative to acceptance of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 16 of chapter 44B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “in the same manner and”.
SECTION 2. Said section 16 of said chapter 44B, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 10 and 11, the wo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings | H2051 | HD1842 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:13:00.15'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:13:00.15'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2051/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2051) of Denise C. Garlick that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Munici... | SECTION 1. Chapter 34 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 3, the following section:
Section 3B. A public building, under the direct supervision of the Norfolk County Commissioners, shall have on the premises at least 1 automatic external defibrillator (AED), subject to the provisions of ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a department of public works in the town of Tyngsborough | H2052 | HD1995 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:20:30.837'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:20:30.8366667'}, {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2052/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2052) of Colleen M. Garry (by vote of the town) relative to establishing a department of public works in the town of Tyngsborough. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | Section 1. Establishment and Scope. There shall be a department of public works responsible for the performance of all public works activities of the town placed under its control by by-law, or otherwise, including but not limited to forestry services, protection of natural resources, cemetery, parks, recreation, sewe... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the town of Wayland | H2053 | HD1227 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:51:23.707'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:51:23.7066667'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:51:23.707'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2053/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2053) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David Paul Linsky and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Wayland be authorized to hold annual and special hybrid town meetings. Municipalities and Regional Go... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 39 of the General Laws, or any general or special law or charter provision to the contrary, the town of Wayland may hold annual and special town meetings with voters located in a common, physical location, fully remote or partially remote, to be known as a hybrid town meeting.
SEC... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to establish a fee for checkout bags | H2054 | HD1277 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:24:23.937'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:24:23.9366667'}, {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:34:53.003'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2054/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2054) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lincoln be authorized to establish a fee for checkout bags at certain retail establishments. Mu... | Section 1. The following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
"Checkout Bag" shall mean a bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale. Checkout bags shall not include: (i) bags, whether plastic or not, in which loose produce or produ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the city of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to the estate of George J. Rotondo, Jr | H2055 | HD546 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:49:35.083'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:49:35.0833333'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:16:38.143'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2055/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2055) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Revere be authorized to pay a certain sum of money to the estate of George J. Rotondo, Jr. ... | The city of Revere may pay an amount not to exceed $39,140 to the Estate of George J. Rotondo, Jr. Councillor George J. Rotondo, Jr. passed away while serving as a member of the city council. This amount represents the salary to which he would have been entitled if he had lived and served until the end of his term o... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act further regulating siting of solid waste facilities | H2056 | HD547 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:30:03.413'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:30:03.4133333'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:18:01.82'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2056/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2056) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further regulate the siting of solid waste facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 150A1/2 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsections at the end of the section:—
(18) the potential adverse impacts on municipalities containing Environmental Justice Population, (defined as a neighborhood who... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prohibit licensing by the Department of Environmental Protection at the WIN Waste Innovations facility in the town of Saugus | H2057 | HD556 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:47:10.383'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:47:10.3833333'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:23:42.133'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2057/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to the licensing of a third burner at the Wheelabrator facility in the town of Saugus. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of environmental protection shall not approve or issue a license for a third burner at the WIN Waste Innovations facility in the town of Saugus or any other solid waste disposal process that would result in additional air emissions or ash dispo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the school committee of the city of Revere | H2058 | HD569 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:36:57.16'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:36:57.16'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:24:21.347'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2058/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2058) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Jeffrey Rosario Turco and Lydia Edwards (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the school committee in the city of Revere. Municipalities and Regional Governmen... | SECTION 1. Chapter 147 of said acts of 2004 is hereby amended by deleting the text of section 4 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
SECTION 4. (a) Notwithstanding sections 31 or 36 of chapter 43 of the General Laws or of any general or special law to the contrary, the school committee of the city ... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act promoting a foundation for universal childcare | H2059 | HD2852 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:00:11.023'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:00:11.0233333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2059/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2059) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others that cities and towns not be allowed to prohibit or regulate family child care homes and large family child care homes in private residences in zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Reg... | Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fifth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Family child care home and large family child care home, as defined in section 1A of chapter 15D, shall be an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program | H206 | HD1926 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:58:51.957'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:58:51.9566667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H206/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the division shall develop or amend any standards and regulat... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies | H2060 | HD3024 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:55:13.31'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:55:13.31'}, {'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2060/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2060) of Carlos González, Bud L. Williams and Orlando Ramos relative to authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 159B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6B the following section:-
Section 6B1/2. A city or town that accepts this section may establish a reduced maximum rate for the involuntary towing away of motor vehicles within the city or town’s jurisdiction when such towing is ordered by... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units | H2061 | HD3927 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:02:13.46'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:02:13.46'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2061/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
No charter provision, zoning ordinance, by-law or any rule or regulation, in any city or town shall prohibit, or require a special permit for, permitting or construction by attaching to, constructing withi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Bedford to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings | H2062 | HD1546 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:53:08.27'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:53:08.27'}, {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJ... | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:05:15.62'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2062/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Barrett, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2062) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Bedford to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Governme... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 40A, section 11 of the General Laws, the Town of Bedford is hereby authorized to adopt and further amend general bylaws that restrict the publishing of legal notices on the Town’s website.
SECTION 2. The Town may permit that all legal notices of such public hearings be published: (... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act reducing impervious surfaces | H2063 | HD1941 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:17:58.453'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:17:58.4533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2063/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2063) of Kevin G. Honan relative to municipal planning board regulations governing the reconstruction of certain local roadways. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 81Q of chapter 41 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 32, by inserting after the word “construction” the following word:- , reconstruction.
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An Act to establish commonsense permitting reforms for businesses and landowners | H2064 | HD1942 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:18:49.967'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:18:49.9666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2064/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Kevin G. Honan relative to zoning variances. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Zoning ordinances or by-laws shall provide for specific types of uses which shall only be permitted in specified districts upon the issuance of a speci... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for safe subdivision ways | H2065 | HD1943 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:19:37.017'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:19:37.0166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2065/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Kevin G. Honan relative to subdivision dead end ways. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1.
Section 81Q of chapter 41 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “way” in line 39 the following:–
provided, however, that any rule or regulation so adopted shall allow dead end ways providing a minimum pavement width of 20 feet and ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites | H2066 | HD1944 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:20:30.127'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:20:30.1266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2066/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2066) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the conveyance of municipal property for the construction of mixed-use developments that include housing. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Subject to section 16 of chapter 30B of the General Laws, a City of Town may convey property by a ground lease, or any interest therein, to a private developer, urban redevelopment corporation organized under chapter 121A of the General Laws, or nonprofit corporation for the purpose of having that entity co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to safeguard municipal permitting | H2067 | HD2884 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:38:31.983'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:38:31.9833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2067/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Kevin G. Honan relative to municipal permitting. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 6 of Chapter 40A is hereby amended by striking the second paragraph and replacing it with the following:
A zoning ordinance or by-law shall provide that construction or operations under a building permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of the ordinance or by-law unless the use or construction is co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to abutter appeals | H2068 | HD3798 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:02.583'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:02.5833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2068/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2068) of Kevin G. Honan relative to abutter appeals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 17 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-
Other than an applicant challenging conditions imposed on a permit, a party appealing the grant of zoning relief or denial of zoning... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to property subdivision | H2069 | HD452 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:59:39.08'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:59:39.08'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2069/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2069) of Steven S. Howitt relative to property subdivision. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 81L of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “thereon” in line 15, the following the language:- “, d) and provided that, not more than 3 new lots for development are being created by such division.”
SECTION 2. Secti... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to persons with developmental disabilities | H207 | HD2520 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:08:35.52'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:08:35.52'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H207/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1: Section 1 of chapter 123B, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking lines 18 through 37 and inserting in place thereof the following:-
“Person with a developmental disability,” (1) an individual 5 years of age or older with a severe, chronic disability that: (i) is attribut... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities | H2070 | HD955 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:25:35.663'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:25:35.6633333'}, {'Id': 'NJO1', 'Name': 'Norman J. Orrall', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2070/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Steven S. Howitt, Norman J. Orrall and Kelly W. Pease relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 1. Chapter 39 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 24 the following new section: -
Section 25. There shall be a commission on unfunded mandates on municipalities, hereinafter referred to as the commission. The commission shall consist o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to snow removal fines | H2071 | HD1873 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:09:04.077'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:09:04.0766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2071/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2071) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to authorize municipalities to enforce snow removal penalties for sidewalks abutting privately-owned property near certain state roadways. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 21(3) of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end the following sentence:-- Such by-laws shall apply to sidewalks abutting privately-owned property within the state highway system of the Massachusetts department of transportation and t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Board of Health in the town of Reading | H2072 | HD1187 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:09:07.523'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:09:07.5233333'}, {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2072/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) relative to the board of health in the town of Reading. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Article 4.4 of the town of Reading home rule charter is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting, in place thereof, the following:
There shall be a Board of Health consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms so arranged that at least... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act relative to protecting municipalities from unfunded mandates | H2073 | HD255 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:07:04.4'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:07:04.4'}, {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'Respon... | {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:07:04.4'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2073/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 3 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 38B the following section:-
Section 38B½.(a) For the purposes of this section, an unfunded mandate to a city or town is one that imposes a cost on municipal governments as a result of legislation being considered by the General Court, includi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act amending the charter of the town of Marshfield | H2074 | HD1488 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:21:53.983'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:21:53.9833333'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:35:29.127'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2074/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) relative to changing the name of the board of selectmen to select board in the town of Marshfield. Municipalities and Regional Gove... | SECTION 1. The charter of the town of Marshfield, which is on file in the office of the archivist of the commonwealth, as provided in section 12 of chapter 43B of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time they appear, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance,... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to special education reserve funds | H2075 | HD1419 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:55:22.837'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:55:22.8366667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2075/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Marcus S. Vaughn and Vanna Howard relative to school district special education reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 13E of the Chapter 40 of the General Laws as so appears is hereby amended by deleting “2 percent of the annual net school spending” and by inserting the following words:- “5 percent of the annual net school spending.”
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An Act relative to a regional school assessment reserve fund | H2076 | HD1420 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:50:10.243'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:50:10.2433333'}, {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2076/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to authorizing cities and towns to establish regional school assessment reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 13F - Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund for payments towards future Regional Assessments
Any municipality which accepts this section by a majority vote of the municipality’s legislative body may establish an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to veterans housing advantage | H2077 | HD1445 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:54:09.393'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:54:09.3933333'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2077/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to establishing veterans’ housing preferences. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 9C the following section:-
Section 9D. A city or town that adopts or has adopted an inclusionary zoning ordinance or by-law may also adopt an ordinance or by-law establishing a veterans’ preference in private development. A city... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation | H2078 | HD2805 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:35:16.453'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:35:16.4533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2078/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2078) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 31A of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the word “town;” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- town. Said board of health may restrict the hours in which business, residential, or commercial garba... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to sanctuary cities and towns | H2079 | HD1386 | 193 | {'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:19:22.11'} | [{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:19:22.11'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H2079/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2079) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to prohibit cities or towns from failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designating themselves as sanctuary cities and to withhold unrestricted general government aid to cities and town... | SECTION XX. Chapter 39 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 1. As used in this act the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Illegal immigrant”, an individual wh... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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