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An Act relative to the Honorable George V. Kenneally, Jr | H1269 | HD1886 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:36:38.653'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:36:38.6533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1269/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1269) of Daniel J. Hunt that the University of Massachusetts be authorized to designate the student center at the Boston campus as the George V. Kenneally, Jr., student center. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. The University of Massachusetts at Boston student center shall be designated and known as the George V. Kenneally, Jr. Student Center, in honor of his years of service and dedication to the people of the Commonwealth.
SECTION 2. The Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts shall erect and maintain su... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to further family-centered child support | H127 | HD862 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:25:50.087'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:25:50.0866667'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:25:50.087'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H127/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 127) of Christine P. Barber, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to child support determinations and payments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 18 of the general laws is hereby amended by striking section 18A and inserting in place thereof the following new section:--
Section 18A. (a)(1). The department shall impose the sanction required by federal law on any recipient of public assistance funded under Title IV-A of the Social Security Ac... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to acceptance of AP scores for college credit | H1270 | HD1969 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:08:26.723'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:08:26.7233333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1270/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1270) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the acceptance of Advanced Placement scores for college credit. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 45 the following section:-
Section 46. The department of higher education is hereby directed to promulgate regulations establishing a standard whereby college credit is guaranteed at state... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing institutional public private partnerships | H1271 | HD1970 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:23:50.007'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:23:50.0066667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1271/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1271) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the economic and educational impacts of establishing public private partnerships between highe... | SECTION 1. There shall be a special task force to review and report on the economic and educational impact of establishing public private partnerships between state educational institutions and private corporations. The task force shall consist of 15 members: the house and senate chairs of the joint committees on econ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to higher education financial literacy counseling | H1272 | HD2005 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:26:44.433'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:26:44.4333333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1272/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1272) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to financial literacy counseling for students accepted at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:-
Section 46. The board of higher education shall have the authority to mandate that each public higher education institution provide financial literacy coun... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program | H1273 | HD2083 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:12:20.65'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:12:20.65'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1273/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1273) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the seventh paragraph, the following new paragraph:-
The program shall provide tuition and mandatory fee waivers to any resident of the commonwealth who has been designated as a ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors | H1274 | HD2458 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:11:45.43'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:11:45.43'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1274/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1274) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to higher education tuition and fee waivers for seniors. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. There is hereby established a pilot reimbursement program for all public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth, including all state universities, community colleges and University of Massachusetts campuses, providing tuition and fee waivers for senior citizens age 60 and older pursuant to the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence | H1275 | HD2720 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:52:15.357'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:52:15.3566667'}, {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'Res... | {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:52:15.357'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1275/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Kay Khan, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 45 the following section:-
Section 46.
(a) There shall be a Behavioral Health Workforce Center of Excellence, herein the Center. The purpose of the Center shall be to gather data a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the endowment match program | H1276 | HD2782 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:17:17.237'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:17:17.2366667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1276/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to encourage private fundraising by public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 15E of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by removing the words “subject to appropriation” in lines 8 and 12 and by inserting at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
"Not less than $30,000,000 shall be expended for the purposes of con... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring students' access to academic transcripts | H1277 | HD2094 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:20:11.4'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:20:11.4'}, {'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1277/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Michelle L. Ciccolo and Vanna Howard relative to students' access to academic transcripts at institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 19E the following section:-
Section 19F.
(a) Institutions of higher education shall not withhold a student's academic transcripts solely due to that student's failure to pay any loan ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act assisting with higher education recordkeeping responsibilities | H1278 | HD2253 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:51:00.27'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:51:00.27'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:51:00.27'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1278/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1278) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Josh S. Cutler and Carole A. Fiola relative to higher education recordkeeping responsibilities. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 31A of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “exist”, in line 57, the following words:-, provided that the board may approve an institution’s proposal to rely on blockchain or distributed ledger technology to maintain... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to instate tuition | H1279 | HD1384 | 193 | {'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:18:49.067'} | [{'Id': 'MTL1', 'Name': 'Marc T. Lombardo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MTL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:18:49.0666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1279/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1279) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | SECTION 1:
(a) Section 9 of chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:—
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of determining eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education, in the case of an ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism | H128 | HD376 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:16:16.593'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:16:16.5933333'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H128/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 118E of General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after section 62 the following section:-
Section 63. The Division shall cover the cost of habilitative and rehabilitative medically necessary treatments for individuals aged 21 and older who are receiving coverage ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit | H1280 | HD3806 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:36:02.547'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:36:02.5466667'}, {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1... | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:36:02.547'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1280/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Adrian C. Madaro, Chynah Tyler and others relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 39 the following section:-
Section 39A. (a) All public institutions of higher education, as set forth in section 5, shall develop and adopt written policies and procedures to accept a score of three, four, and five on all advance... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents | H1281 | HD3624 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:50:16.437'} | [{'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:50:16.4366667'}, {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:43:44.433'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1281/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 20 of chapter 189 of the acts of 2012, is hereby amended by adding the following section:—
Section 9C(a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of determining eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees at s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education | H1282 | HD3628 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:16:34.127'} | [{'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:16:34.1266667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1282/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1282) of Michael J. Moran relative to the consideration of familial relationships to graduates in applications to higher education institutions. Higher Education. | SECTION 1
Section 9 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth paragraph the following:
For purposes of this paragraph, a public higher education institution shall mean a school in the University of Massachusetts segment or in t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting public higher education student information | H1283 | HD3629 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:46:47.873'} | [{'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:46:47.8733333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1283/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1283) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to public higher education student information. Higher Education. | Chapter 66 of the General Laws is amended by adding at the end a new section:
Section 22: Public colleges and universities as defined in Section 5 of Chapter 15A shall not be required to produce records defined as education records in the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC 11232g) at 34 CFR § 99.3, inc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to authorize the state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs | H1284 | HD1643 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:19:33.023'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:19:33.0233333'}, {'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/H1284/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1284) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to authorize state universities to offer clinical and professional doctorate programs. Higher Education. | Section 1 of chapter 73 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Section 1: The state universities, as established by section 5 of chapter 15A shall provide educational programs, rese... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities | H1285 | HD3173 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:20:14.573'} | [{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:20:14.5733333'}, {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1285/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 2RRRRR. (a) There shall be established within the board of higher education, hereinafter the board, a separate fund to be known as the Caregiver to Adults with Disabilities Fund. The fund shall be credited with: (1) r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to college in high school | H1286 | HD3512 | 193 | {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T13:28:14.017'} | [{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T13:28:14.0166667'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:16:08.79'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1286/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 9B of chapter 15A, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is amended by adding the following after the word “commonwealth” in line 6: “or any college in high school program administered pursuant to section 37 of chapter 69.”
SECTION 2. Section 16 of chapter 15A is amended by adding the follow... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to admissions requirements to institutions of higher education | H1287 | HD323 | 193 | {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T22:04:50.36'} | [{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T22:04:50.36'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'Respons... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1287/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Adam Scanlon and Adam Gomez relative to admissions requirements to public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 30, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 30. No applicant shall be required to take any standardized college entrance aptitude test to gain admittance to any undergraduate de... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to higher education capital investment in gateway cities | H1288 | HD988 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:45:05.027'} | [{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:45:05.0266667'}, {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1288/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1288) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to higher education capital investments in gateway municipalities or abutting municipalities. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 258, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following after section 14: -
Section 15. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the authorizations contained in this chapter may not be used to fund projects that fail to meet one of the follow... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to college tuition and admissions | H1289 | HD1195 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_S1', 'Name': 'Alan Silvia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:28:49.577'} | [{'Id': 'A_S1', 'Name': 'Alan Silvia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:28:49.5766667'}, {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1289/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1289) of Alan Silvia and others relative to residential preference for financial aid at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | Chapter 69 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 37. In making decisions relating to admissions, scholarships and grants, any college, university, community college or junior college within the system of public institutions of higher education as set forth in section 5 of ch... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting undocumented person from fostering children | H129 | HD659 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:50:13.213'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:50:13.2133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H129/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 129) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to prohibiting undocumented persons from fostering children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 5 of Chapter 18B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- undocumented persons are prohibited from fostering children and shall not receive any benefits of being a foster parent.
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An Act relative to a tuition and fee freeze at all public colleges and universities | H1290 | HD3185 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:38:22.687'} | [{'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:38:22.6866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1290/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1290) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to a tuition and fee freeze at all public colleges and universities. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. For the purposes of this act, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Academic year”, a 12-month period of time beginning with the fall instructional term of a public institution of higher education.
“Public institution of higher education”... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center | H1291 | HD4080 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:59:00.42'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:59:00.42'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1291/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Chynah Tyler relative to the use of the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center by members of the abutting residential community and students, faculty, staff, and alumni at Roxbury Community College. Higher Education. | Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Title II EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Chapter 15A PUBLIC EDUCATION
Section 22A REGGIE LEWIS TRACK AND ATHLETIC CENTER; ESTABLISHMENT; POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Section 22A.
(a) For purposes of this section, the following words shall have t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals | H1292 | HD1053 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:25:51.487'} | [{'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:25:51.4866667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1292/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1292) of Steven Ultrino and Vanna Howard relative to establishing a tuition free program for teachers and paraprofessionals. Higher Education. | Section 19 of Chapter 15A of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
The Board of Higher Education shall institute, in conjunction with the Board of Education, a program to allow any public school teacher or paraprofessional pre... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the hunger free campus initiative | H1293 | HD3873 | 193 | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:02:15.263'} | [{'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:02:15.2633333'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2',... | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:02:15.263'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1293/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education. | Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 46. (a) Subject to appropriation, there shall be a hunger-free campus grant program managed by the department to provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger in ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to facilitate student financial assistance | H1294 | HD2982 | 193 | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:46:20.387'} | [{'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:46:20.3866667'}, {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1... | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:11:11.843'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1294/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1294) of Andres X. Vargas, Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1D of Chapter 69 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after paragraph (iii) the following: -
(iv) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the commonwealth to maximize federal and state postsecondary financial aid options th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing | H1295 | HD374 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:15:21.42'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:15:21.42'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1295/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1295) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing. | Section 4 of chapter 151B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
20. For a local or state administrative, legislative or regulatory body or instrumentality to engage in a discriminatory land use practice. For the purposes of this paragraph, a “discriminatory land ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to accessory dwelling units | H1296 | HD377 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:17:10.277'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:17:10.2766667'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1296/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the last paragraph the following 3 paragraphs:-
No zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit or require a special permit for the use of land or structures for an accessory dwelling... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program | H1297 | HD1176 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:07:59.353'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:07:59.3533333'}, {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1297/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing. | Section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection A, paragraph (e) the following:-
(f) for re-housing, short-term housing transition program benefits, which shall be available initially for 24 months and then in 12-month, renewab... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to senior and non-elderly disabled housing | H1298 | HD2657 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:19:32.25'} | [{'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:19:32.25'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1298/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1298) of David Biele relative to establishing an advisory commission to study the best practices and safety protocols of state subsidized senior and non-elderly disabled housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Within 45 days after the effective date of this act, a 15-member advisory commission shall be established to study the best practices and safety protocols of state subsidized senior and non-elderly disabled housing. The advisory committee shall consist of the following members: two members selected by the G... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to senior and non-elderly disabled housing | H1299 | HD3167 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:15:47.53'} | [{'Id': 'D_B1', 'Name': 'David Biele', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_B1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:15:47.53'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1299/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1299) of David Biele relative to establishing an advisory commission to study the best practices and safety protocols of state subsidized senior and non-elderly disabled housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Within 45 days after the effective date of this act, a 15-member advisory commission shall be established to study the best practices and safety protocols of state subsidized senior and non-elderly disabled housing. The advisory committee shall consist of the following members: two members selected by the G... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for statement of financial interests flexibility | H13 | HD13 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T15:16:31.997'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H13/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | So much of the recommendations of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 8) as relates to providing for statement of financial interests flexibility. Public Service. | SECTION 1. Section 20C of chapter 32 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended in line 78 by inserting after the words “section 16.”, the following: “A board member may petition the commission for a waiver of their removal from the board and their exclusion from future board ser... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the placement of children in foster care | H130 | HD663 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:56:06.35'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:56:06.35'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H130/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 130) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to the placement of children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 18B of General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 26 the following new Section:-
SECTION 26. Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, the department shall require the language spoken by the child must be the same langua... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reform housing development incentive program tax credits | H1300 | HD2172 | 193 | {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:13:43.86'} | [{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:13:43.86'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1300/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1300) of Peter Capano relative to housing development incentive program tax credits. Housing. | Section 1 of chapter 40V of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "units", in line 18, the following words:- and not less than 20 per cent affordable: (i) rental units for persons whose income is not more than 50 per cent of the area median income; or (ii) owner-occupied uni... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters | H1301 | HD1378 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:13:25.143'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:13:25.1433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1301/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1301) of Simon Cataldo for legislation to eliminate asset limits for homeless shelters. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 48, the words “or personal property”.
SECTION 2. Subsection (B) of said section 30 of said chapter 23B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the second par... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to manufactured housing | H1302 | HD2845 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:47:42.07'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:47:42.07'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1302/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1302) of Tackey Chan relative to manufactured housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Subsection (2) of Section 32L of Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in lines 6 and 8 by striking out the words “or change in rent”.
SECTION 2. Subsection (2) of Section 32L of said Chapter 140 is hereby further amended by inserting the following ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure the right to install electric vehicle charging stations | H1303 | HD2515 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:03:31.883'} | [{'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:03:31.8833333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:03:31.883'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1303/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1303) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and Steven Owens relative to the rights of homeowners to install electric vehicle charging stations. Housing. | SECTION 1. Definitions
For the purpose of this section:
"Electric vehicle charging system" means a system that is designed in compliance with Article 625 of the National Electrical Code and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into one or more electric vehicles. An electric vehicle charg... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enabling local options for tenant protections | H1304 | HD3922 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:42.83'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:42.83'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1304/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1304) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40P of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out its title and inserting in place thereof the following title:-
TENANT PROTECTION ACT.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 40P, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out sections 1 to 5, inclusive, and inserting in place thereof the f... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities | H1305 | HD2598 | 193 | {'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:42:22.027'} | [{'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:42:22.0266667'}, {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MC... | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:48:34.403'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1305/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1305) of Rob Consalvo, Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to establish affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 16 of Chapter 179 of the Acts of 1995, and any associated regulations in 760 C.M.R. 53, are hereby stricken.
SECTION 2. Chapter 121B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 61. (a) The following words whenever used in this section shall, unless a different ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to capital relief in a counterclaim | H1306 | HD506 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:48:38.18'} | [{'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:48:38.18'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1306/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1306) of Edward F. Coppinger relative to relief in a tenant counterclaim. Housing. | SECTION 1. The second paragraph of section 8A of chapter 239 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 30 to 32, inclusive, the words “and (4) the plaintiff does not show that the conditions complained of cannot be remedied without the premises being v... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating the Massachusetts healthy homes program | H1307 | HD3864 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:37:53.537'} | [{'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:37:53.5366667'}, {'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SBA1... | {'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SBA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:37:53.537'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1307/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Manny Cruz, Shirley B. Arriaga and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish programs that create a healthier environment for certain residents. Housing. | SECTION 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 the following new section:-
Section 31(a). As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the contex... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the use of credit reporting in housing | H1308 | HD3851 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:13:05.813'} | [{'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:13:05.8133333'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2',... | {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:37.767'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1308/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1308) of Manny Cruz and Judith A. Garcia relative to the use of credit reporting in housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 51 of Chapter 93 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by:
(a) in line 26, striking the words “except in the case of the rental or lease of residential property”
(b) inserting the following after line 31 “(vii) intends to use the information for tenant... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote affordable housing | H1309 | HD3925 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:25:05.283'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:25:05.2833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1309/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1309) of Michael S. Day relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing. | SECTION 1: Section 20 of Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following language at the end of the definition of “consistent with local needs;”
Requirements and regulations shall not be consistent with local needs when a Housing Production Plan is certified by the Department ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act fast-tracking adoptions for children in DCF custody | H131 | HD668 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:58:21.99'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:58:21.99'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H131/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 131) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to providing that certain foster care children have the right to be emancipated from their biological parents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 25 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following words:- Children in the custody of some suitable person or licensed agency providing foster care for children or the department for not less than eighteen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve establishing a special commission to study and make recommendations relative to Chapter 40B | H1310 | HD3928 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:26:10.473'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:26:10.4733333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DF... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1310/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1310) of Michael S. Day for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and make recommendations relative to the comprehensive permit law. Housing. | Resolved, there shall be a 9 member special commission for the purpose of investigating the use and effectiveness of the “comprehensive permit law,” sections 20 to 23, inclusive of chapter 40B of the General Laws. The commission shall consist of the secretary of administration and finance or his designee; the secreta... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans | H1311 | HD3930 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:27:10.133'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:27:10.1333333'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1311/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1311) of Michael S. Day relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing. | Chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 31. For the purposes of calculating an applicant’s income for any publically assisted housing, the department shall not include a veteran’s disability benefit paid pursuant to 38 U.S.C. section 1101 et seq.
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An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults | H1312 | HD1964 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T21:12:56.23'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T21:12:56.23'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1312/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 the following section:-
Section 31. (a) Subject to appropriation, the department of housing and community development shall administer the residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program for h... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes | H1313 | HD2597 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:24.4'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:24.4'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1313/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of David F. DeCoste, Susan Williams Gifford and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing. | Section 20 of chapter 40B of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the definition “Low or moderate income housing” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Low or moderate income housing”, any housing subsidized by the federal or state government under any program to assist the constru... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants | H1314 | HD2966 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:53:11.467'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:53:11.4666667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1314/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1314) of David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to statewide public housing applications and the centralized waitlist system. Housing. | Effective April 10, 2019, DHCD launched the internet based, state-wide public housing application and centralized waitlist system known as CHAMP to the public. This system was mandated by the legislature as Section 14 of Chapter 235 of the Acts of 2014. The Eligibility and Selection Criteria regulation, 760 CMR 5.00, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants | H1315 | HD3846 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:51:52.907'} | [{'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:51:52.9066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1315/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of David F. DeCoste relative to the internet based, state-wide public housing application and centralized waitlist system. Housing. | Effective April 10, 2019, DHCD launched the internet based, state-wide public housing application and centralized waitlist system known as CHAMP to the public. This system was mandated by the legislature as Section 14 of Chapter 235 of the Acts of 2014. The Eligibility and Selection Criteria regulation, 760 CMR 5.00, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reducing barriers to housing | H1316 | HD3876 | 193 | {'Id': 'KAD1', 'Name': 'Kip A. Diggs', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:12:57.923'} | [{'Id': 'KAD1', 'Name': 'Kip A. Diggs', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:12:57.9233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1316/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of Kip A. Diggs relative to reducing barriers to housing. Housing. | Clause (iii) of paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section 15B of chapter 186 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “subsection (2)”, the following words:-
provided however, that instead of requiring payment of a security deposit, a lessor and ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)
| H1317 | HD2992 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:37:06.44'} | [{'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:37:06.44'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1317/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1317) of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 the following section:-
Section 31. (a) Subject to appropriation, the department of housing and community development shall administer the residential assistance for families in tran... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to avoiding senior homelessness and maintaining senior housing stabilization of rents | H1318 | HD2395 | 193 | {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:48:44.617'} | [{'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:48:44.6166667'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1318/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1318) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the stabilization of rents in cities and towns facing distress in the housing market. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 40P:2 of chapter 40P of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after "Voluntary and uncoerced", in line 5, the following-
(except as described in Chapter 40P:3, section d)
SECTION 2. Section 40P:3 of Chapter 40P of the General Laws, as appearing... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator | H1319 | HD132 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:41:31.37'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:41:31.37'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1319/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of William C. Galvin and others for legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 12 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 36. (a) For the purposes of this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Chained Consumer Price ... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith a rental arbitrator and limit rent increases for residential tenants, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act relating to background checks for kinship foster care | H132 | HD670 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:59:09.477'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:59:09.4766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H132/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 132) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to background checks for kinship foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 32 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- the department shall screen potential grandparent care givers with a twenty year maximum look back on the potential guardian’s record. This is ap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote housing cooperatives | H1320 | HD3496 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:02.697'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:02.6966667'}, {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:02.697'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1320/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1320) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Ryan M. Hamilton and others for legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40H of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 10.
There is hereby established a Massachusetts center for housing cooperatives within CEDAC. The Massachusetts center for housing cooperatives shall provide education, conduct outreach and promote efforts to c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing | H1321 | HD824 | 193 | {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:42:37.143'} | [{'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:42:37.1433333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1321/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the definition of low and moderate income housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. The second paragraph of Section 20 of chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 9 after the word “organization.”, the words: - “Low and moderate income housing shall also include mobile homes and group homes, manufactured homes, in-la... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a commission to study the definition of affordable housing | H1322 | HD847 | 193 | {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:00:39.547'} | [{'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:00:39.5466667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1322/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1322) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the definition of affordable housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission to review the definition of low or moderate income housing, as currently defined in section 20 of chapter 40B of the General Laws. The commission shall, but not be limited to, evaluating the effe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to affordable housing | H1323 | HD852 | 193 | {'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:50.897'} | [{'Id': 'SWG1', 'Name': 'Susan Williams Gifford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:50.8966667'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1323/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gifford of Wareham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1323) of Susan Williams Gifford and Joseph D. McKenna relative to affordable housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the board of appeals within a municipality, in the determination of whether low or moderate income housing exists in a municipality in excess of ten percent of the housing units reported in the most recent federal decennial census, so that requirem... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to provide tenant ownership in government assisted housing | H1324 | HD2962 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:25:34.987'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:25:34.9866667'}, {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1324/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1324) of Carlos González and others for legislation to provide tenant ownership in government-assisted housing and establish diversity goals and plans prior to receiving certain tax credits. Housing. | Chapter 186 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 the following section:-
Section 31. An entity taking a credit under section 6I of chapter 62, section 31H of chapter 63, section 6(q) of chapter 62 or section 38BB of chapter 63 shall establish diversity goals for its ownership to refle... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to housing developments in small communities | H1325 | HD760 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:19:37.637'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:19:37.6366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1325/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1325) of Patricia A. Haddad relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons. Housing. | SECTION 21. Chapter 40B of the General Laws as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following:
“Any town consisting of less than 30,000 in population be exempt from all rules and restrictions currently applicable. Said communities shall not be compelled or forced in any way, sha... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the operations of local housing authorities | H1326 | HD3482 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:02:47.83'} | [{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:02:47.83'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1326/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1326) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to the operations of local housing authorities. Housing. | Section 3A of chapter 40A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following words at the end of paragraph (b):
“Provided, however, a housing authority as defined in section 1 of chapter 121B of the general laws shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.”
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An Act relative to manufactured housing communities | H1327 | HD1056 | 193 | {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:29:47.843'} | [{'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:29:47.8433333'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Shannon Liss-Riordan, Lichten & Liss-Reardon, PC', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1327/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1327) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 32B of chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Upon receipt of a finding of a violation or order by the board pursuant to section 32F½, the board of health may, after a hearing and reasonable notice, suspend or revoke a manufactured housing community ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults | H1328 | HD1246 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:04:51.007'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:04:51.0066667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1328/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1328) of Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to develop housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults. Housing. | Chapter 23B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section xx. As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Congregate shelter”, any sheltering approach of mass dormitory-style bed space in which i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents | H1329 | HD1930 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:05:50.96'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:05:50.96'}, {'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/H1329/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1329) of Kevin G. Honan, Samantha Montaño and Rob Consalvo for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 121B is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 61. (a) For purposes of this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings:
“Bullying”, the repeated use by one or more residents of employees of, or visitors to, a ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring the documentation of child counsel appointments | H133 | HD672 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T13:01:50.587'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T13:01:50.5866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H133/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 133) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to the Department of Children and Families providing official documentation of child counsel appointments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 29 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- Counsel under the department shall meet on a quarterly basis with any child currently in the custody of the department. The department shall prov... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish an apprenticeship program to ready vacant public housing apartments for occupancy | H1330 | HD1931 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:06:38.237'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:06:38.2366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1330/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1330) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to establish an apprentice training program to expedite the re-occupancy of vacant units of state-assisted housing. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 121B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 26D, the following:
Section 26E: The office of housing and economic development and the office of labor and workforce development shall establish an apprentice training program to expedite the reoccupancy of vacant units of sta... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to starter homes | H1331 | HD1932 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:08:06.717'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:08:06.7166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1331/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1331) of Kevin G. Honan relative to single-family home construction. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 10 of chapter 40R of the General Laws, as most recently amended by section 42 of chapter 358 of the acts of 2020, is hereby amended by in the first sentence of the first paragraph by striking out the words:– or starter home zoning district.
SECTION 2. Section 10 of chapter 40R of the General Law... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to housing service coordinators | H1332 | HD1933 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:08:59.143'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:08:59.1433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1332/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1332) of Kevin G. Honan relative to housing service coordinators. Housing. | Section 38B of Chapter 121B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word ‘program’ in line 12 the following:
There shall also be, subject to appropriation, a program for housing service coordinators to assist residents of privately owned state and fede... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act facilitating site plan review | H1333 | HD1934 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:11:44.547'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:11:44.5466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1333/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1333) of Kevin G. Honan relative to site plan zoning review. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:–
Section 7A
(a) As used in this section, "site plan review" shall mean review and approval under a municipality’s zoning ordinance or by-law, by an authority other than the zoni... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an office of the condominium ombudsman | H1334 | HD1935 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:12:21.163'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:12:21.1633333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1334/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1334) of Kevin G. Honan, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Steven Owens for legislation to establish a statewide condominium ombudsman program. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 183A of the general laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sections:--
Section 23. (a) There is hereby established an Office of the Condominium Ombudsman, to be located for administrative purposes within the Office of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting accessory dwelling units | H1335 | HD1936 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:13:42'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:13:42'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1335/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1335) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 40R of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “meanings:,” in line 2, the following definitions:-
“Accessory dwelling unit”, a self-contained housing unit incorporated within a single-family dwelling or detached acce... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expedite multifamily housing construction | H1336 | HD1937 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:14:19.36'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:14:19.36'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1336/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Kevin G. Honan relative to multifamily housing construction. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 40A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-
Zoning ordinances or by-laws shall permit multifamily development by right in one or more zoning districts that together cover not less than 1.5% of the developable land area in a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to housing authority executive director contracts | H1337 | HD1938 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:15:36.903'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:15:36.9033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1337/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Kevin G. Honan relative to housing authority executive director contracts. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 7A of Chapter 121B, as recently amended by Chapter 235 of the Acts of 2014, is hereby amended by inserting in the second sentence after the word ‘remuneration’ and before the word ‘worth’, the following:-
“relevant to state payments”
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An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums | H1338 | HD1939 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:16:23.147'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:16:23.1466667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1338/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1338) of Kevin G. Honan and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums. Housing. | Chapter 183A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 24. Notwithstanding any provisions in the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws of any condominium submitted to the provisions of this chapter to the contrary:
(a) The governing body of the organization of unit owne... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act restoring the Commonwealth's public housing | H1339 | HD1940 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:16:59.48'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:16:59.48'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1339/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Kevin G. Honan relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 121B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph after the definition for “Community renewal program”:-
“Controlled entity”, an entity with the power to own or operate real property of which and over which actual and legal control shall b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding families and children in need of assistance | H134 | HD2673 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:21:03.053'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:21:03.0533333'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H134/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish a network of community-based services and family resource centers for families and children in need of assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 16U and replacing it with the following new text:
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:—
''Child requiring assistance'', as defined in section 21 of chapter 119.
“Chronic absenteeism... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring continued rights for public housing residents | H1340 | HD2875 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:29:27.103'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:29:27.1033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1340/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the rights for public housing residents. Housing. | Section 34 of chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
“Notwithstanding any provision in this section, the tenants of projects transferred under this section shall, at a minimum, maintain the rights as provided under the provisions of the federal, state, an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Reading to dissolve its Affordable Housing Trust Fund | H1341 | HD1189 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:17:03.107'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:17:03.1066667'}, {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1341/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1341) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Jason M. Lewis and Richard M. Haggerty (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Reading to dissolve its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] | Whereas, Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2001 authorized the Town of Reading to establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund;
Whereas, in 2005, the legislature enacted Section 55C of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws (the “Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Law”), which empowers municipalities to establish... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J28', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J28'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to public housing restrictions for sex offenders | H1342 | HD2001 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:35:04.64'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:35:04.64'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1342/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1342) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions for sex offenders. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 26 of chapter 121B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (p), the following subsection:-
(q) Shall deny access to public housing facilities that are subsidized by the commonwealth for all persons who have been convicted of L... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to public housing restrictions | H1343 | HD2019 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:09:17.46'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:09:17.46'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1343/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 32 of chapter 121B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph at the end thereof:-
Notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, an applicant for assisted housing under this chapter who is not elig... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an affordable housing qualification commission | H1344 | HD2028 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:04:23.573'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:04:23.5733333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1344/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1344) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission and study on low and moderate income housing qualifications and recertification. The commission shall investigate and document the levels and impacts of recertification management and practices withi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources | H1345 | HD2031 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:06:40.887'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:06:40.8866667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1345/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1345) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 20 of chapter 40B, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the definition of “Consistent with local needs”, and inserting in place thereof the following new definition:-
“Consistent with local needs”, requirements and regulations shall be considered consistent with... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to condominium elections | H1346 | HD200 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:05:37.263'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:05:37.2633333'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1346/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1346) of Hannah Kane, David Allen Robertson and Paul McMurtry relative to condominium elections. Housing. | Chapter 183A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 24. (a) Any election held by any organization of unit owners shall be decided by a plurality of those ballots cast on the day of the election or annual meeting; provided, that such ballots shall include absentee ballots. T... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a special commission to study condominium law | H1347 | HD202 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:04:41.6'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:04:41.6'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1347/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1347) of Hannah Kane and others relative to the establishment of a special commission to study condominium law. Housing. | SECTION 1. There shall be a special commission established to study condominium law, relative to: owner’s rights, association and management responsibilities to owners, independent audits of accounts held for improvements, upgrades, and maintenance, oversight authority for the development of regulations by an appropr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to detached accessory dwellings | H1348 | HD3503 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:30.207'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:30.2066667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1348/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1348) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Susan Williams Gifford relative to detached accessory dwellings knows as tiny homes. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 94 of Chapter 143 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
(s) To incorporate the International Code Council’s Appendix Q into the code of Massachusetts regulations, 780 CMR, for purposes of defining “t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act improving municipal access to general existing housing data | H1349 | HD2259 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:55:32.703'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:55:32.7033333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1349/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1349) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing. | SECTION 1 - Chapter 23B of the general laws is hereby amended by adding after section 30, the following section:
Section 31 – Housing Data Reporting
(a) Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, the department shall collect and make available to municipalities, state agencies, and other state... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents | H135 | HD2684 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:18.343'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:18.3433333'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:18.343'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H135/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 39 the following new section:
Section 40. The department of transitional assistance shall, subject to appropriation, provide the following basic needs benefits to persons residing in t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal | H1350 | HD3645 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:02:24.35'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:02:24.35'}, {'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', ... | {'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:02:24.35'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1350/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | Section 1. Chapter 184 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding after section 21, the following new section:
Section 21A: Municipal Local Option for a Tenant’s Opportunity to Purchase
(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall, notwithstanding ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program | H1351 | HD3349 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:06:02.88'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:06:02.88'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1351/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. | Chapter 121B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 61. (a) The department shall, subject to appropriation, establish and administer through administering agencies, the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program also known as MRVP, a prog... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the state’s requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI) | H1352 | HD2942 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:08:26.147'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:08:26.1466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1352/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory. Housing. | Chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:
Section X, For the purposes of calculating whether Subsidized Housing Inventory Eligible Housing exists in the city or town on sites comprising more than 1-½ % of the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD | H1353 | HD2943 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:03:28.65'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:03:28.65'}, {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1353/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1353) of Joseph D. McKenna and Anne M. Gobi relative to cities and towns sheltering individuals for certain state or federal housing agencies. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:-
Section X, Any municipality which is so ordered by the Federal Government or by the Commonwealth through the Department of Housing and Economic Development... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts flexible supportive housing subsidy pool program | H1354 | HD216 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:21:26.803'} | [{'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:21:26.8033333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1354/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create and implement a flexible housing subsidy pool program to address the medically complex needs of disabled men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Housing. | SECTION 1. The General Court hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(i) Housing is the solution to homelessness for low-income families and individuals. Connecting people to housing and services provides a foundation to address other areas that may have contributed to their homelessness, such as employment,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to wildlife management areas and 40B structures | H1355 | HD372 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:03:02.427'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:03:02.4266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1355/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1355) of Lenny Mirra for legislation to prohibit construction of certain structures within 500 feet of the border of wildlife management areas. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 21 of chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word "consultants", in lines 20 and 21, the following:- ", provided however, the board of appeals shall not issue said comprehensive permit for any structures that are within ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to excess profits resulting from 40B developments | H1356 | HD373 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:35:26.62'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:35:26.62'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1356/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1356) of Lenny Mirra relative to the penalty for withholding low income housing development excess profits. Housing. | Section 21 of chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first paragraph the following paragraph:-
"Any public agency or limited dividend or nonprofit organization convicted of fraudulently withholding from a city or town of the Commonwealth ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to 40B rental and sales eligibility | H1357 | HD375 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:37:02.2'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:37:02.2'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1357/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1357) of Lenny Mirra relative to local control over low and moderate income housing eligibility standards for affordable rental and purchase prices. Housing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof:-
Section 31: Local Control Over Equity Concerns
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 40B, municipal zoning boards and regional planning councils sha... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase access and financing for smart growth developments | H1358 | HD523 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:19:32.097'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:19:32.0966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1358/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1358) of Lenny Mirra for legislation to increase access and financing for smart growth developments. Housing. | SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 40R of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the word “shall” the first and fourth time it appears, and inserting in place thereof the following word:- may
SECTION 2. Section 9 of chapter 40R, as so appearing, is hereby amended by ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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