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An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution | H793 | HD3032 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T23:13:34.71'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T23:13:34.71'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:38:00.613'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H793/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 793) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 15LLLLLL the following section:-
Section 15MMMMMM. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the third full week in August as Ocean Acidification Awareness Week and recommending that the day be observed in an a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act of leadership by the state of Massachusetts to reduce single use plastics | H794 | HD3015 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:56:57.22'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:56:57.22'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H794/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 794) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to single use plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 22O the following section:-
Section 22P. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Beverage container”, the individual or separate bot... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recreation on private tidelands | H795 | HD3027 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:14:47.8'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:14:47.8'}, {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H795/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 795) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to recreation on private tidelands. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 91 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “for the purposes of”, in line 36, the following words:- recreation and.
SECTION 2. Said section 1 of said chapter 91, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by insert... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide for housing within the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest | H796 | HD3036 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:16:57.5'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:16:57.5'}, {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H796/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 796) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to provide for residency in the existing house within the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 68. The department shall make available housing without charge to the superintendent of the Manuel F. Correllus state forest on Martha’s Vineyard. The housing shall be the existing house in the forest. If the superintendent el... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act removing barriers to beach access | H797 | HD3042 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T23:46:27.05'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T23:46:27.05'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H797/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michelle M. DuBois relative to beach access and parking fees. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 72. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Excessive parking fees”, any fee t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to facilitate climate resiliency | H798 | HD1435 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:33:58.42'} | [{'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:33:58.42'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H798/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante relative to climate resiliency protection projects. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 18C(a) of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the word “section” and replacing it with the word “subsection”.
SECTION 2. Said section is hereby further amended by inserting after subsection (k) the following section: “(l) No... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to beavers | H799 | HD3501 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:23.707'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:23.7066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H799/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 799) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to repeal the law relative to the use of leghold traps for capturing furbearing animals. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 80A of chapter 131 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
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Legislative recommendations of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission | H8 | HD8 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T14:37:04.977'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H8/DocumentHistoryActions | Letter of Transmittal | null | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to internet privacy rights for children | H80 | HD2325 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:21:58.447'} | [{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:21:58.4466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H80/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 80) of David M. Rogers relative to internet privacy rights for children. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. Chapter 93 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 115. (a) For the purposes of this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Internet web site, online service, online application or mobile ap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting | H800 | HD3506 | 193 | {'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:57.95'} | [{'Id': 'PKF1', 'Name': 'Paul K. Frost', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PKF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:09:57.95'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H800/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) of Paul K. Frost relative to authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 57 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “,shotgun or bow and arrow” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- or shotgun.
SECTION 2. Said section 57 of said chapter 131, as so appearing, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations | H801 | HD155 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:39:50.283'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:39:50.2833333'}, {'Id': 'jwm1', 'Name': 'Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H801/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 801) of William C. Galvin, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 129 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 39A the following section:-
Section 39B. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Animal rescue organization”, an entity that is not otherwise requ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the siting of facilities dealing with refuse | H802 | HD156 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:41:30.99'} | [{'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:41:30.99'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H802/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 802) of William C. Galvin, Thomas M. Stanley and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the siting of refuse facilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 150A of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended , in lines 1 through 111, by striking out the first through tenth paragraphs , inclusive, and inserting in place thereof the following 15 paragraphs:-
Section 150A. As used in this section and i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas | H803 | HD2595 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:02:15.487'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:02:15.4866667'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1'... | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:30:20.03'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H803/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 803) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, shall be amended after section 2VVVV, by inserting the following new section:-
Section 2WWWW. There shall be a Commonwealth Water Infrastructure Trust Fund. The commissioner of the department of revenue shall be the trustee of the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators | H804 | HD230 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:43:58.913'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:43:58.9133333'}, {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C... | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:43:58.913'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H804/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides by commercial pes... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town of Arlington may regulate through local bylaw or board of health regulation or ordinance the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within the town of Arlington, including prohibiting... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes | H805 | HD2639 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:14:49.61'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:14:49.61'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'Res... | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:11:58.523'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H805/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 805) of Sean Garballey, Steven Owens and others relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition,
is hereby amended by adding the following sections:
Section 330. Definitions applicable to Secs. 330-333.
For the purposes of sections three hundred and thirty to three hundred and thirty-three, inclusive, the following words ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission on sustainable aviation fuel induced contrail mitigation | H806 | HD2786 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:42:20.073'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Elliot Elkin', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:26:10.07'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H806/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 806) of Elliot Elkin relative to establishing a special commission on sustainable aviation fuel-induced contrail mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. | There shall be a special commission to be called the “Sustainable Aviation Fuel Logistics Advisory Council” consisting of: one (1) designee of the International Air Transport Association; one (1) designee of the Director of the Massachusetts Port Authority; three (3) representatives of Sustainable Aviation Fuel produc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion | H807 | HD3319 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:36.67'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:36.67'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H807/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 807) of Sean Garballey relative to preserving public trust rights in certain land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 35 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the last sentence of the first paragraph, the following-
Where sea level rise, storms, or other natural processes have caused the landward or lateral movement of a barrier beach into an area... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to emergency water management plans | H808 | HD1822 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:10:55.083'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:10:55.0833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H808/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 808) of Denise C. Garlick relative to emergency water management plans. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, a supplier of water in the Commonwealth shall annually report a summary of each emergency response plan it prepares or maintains to each municipality it serves and the department of environmental protection. Each summary report... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing notice to the public of hazardous waste sites | H809 | HD1334 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:12:07.557'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:12:07.5566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H809/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 809) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing municipal notices to the public of hazardous waste sites. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 19 of Chapter 21A shall be amended by inserting the following:
(c) A licensed hazardous waste site cleanup professional shall provide written notification to the City or Town Clerk in the municipality where the site is located, by certified mail, within 7 days of the notification of the agency, federal or st... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing free broadband internet access in public housing | H81 | HD1003 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:25:03.99'} | [{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:25:03.99'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H81/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 81) of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 239. The United Nations has declared health a fundamental human right indispensable for the exercise of other human rights and that the right to health is closely related to and dependent upon the realization of ot... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility | H810 | HD1335 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:11:33.513'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:11:33.5133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H810/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 810) of Colleen M. Garry relative to communities being granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds, notwithstanding the participation of the regional planning organization. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law, or rule or regulation to the contrary, any community may be granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds regardless of the participation of the Regional Planning Organization.
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An Act relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren | H811 | HD1585 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:01:10.04'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:01:10.04'}, {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:01:10.04'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H811/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 811) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Environment and N... | SECTION 4. Said section 6G of said chapter 132B, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by adding following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the forgoing, a school, child care center, public institution of higher education or school age child care program shall only use pesticide products that: (i) are classified by ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands | H812 | HD214 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:40:10.89'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:40:10.89'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H812/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 812) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 132A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2D the following section:-
Section 2E. Any person may take mushrooms for a personal and non-commercial use from state parks, forest recreation areas, and reservations under the control of the department of conservation and recre... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth | H813 | HD604 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:07:08.303'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:07:08.3033333'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H813/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 813) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 132B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6K the following section:-
Section 6L. (a) No individual shall use a pesticide that contains the herbicide substance Glyphosate, unless the individual is appropriately licensed or authorized by the department pursuant ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act empowering towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides | H814 | HD930 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:50:01.287'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:50:01.2866667'}, {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H814/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The second paragraph of section 1 of chapter 132B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-
This chapter shall determine the regulation of labeling, distribution, sale, stora... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth | H815 | HD2733 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:58:58.26'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:58:58.26'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H815/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 815) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 26A of chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “effluent”, in line 67, the following words:- , hydraulic fracturing fluid.
SECTION 2. Section 27 of said chapter 21, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the fol... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to solid waste disposal facilities | H816 | HD548 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:29:31.323'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:29:31.3233333'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:18:27.913'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H816/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 816) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to solid waste disposal facilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 150A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth paragraph the following paragraph:-
The board of health of a city or town that is within one-half mile of a facility that is being operated, maintained or expanded m... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to landfills and areas of critical environmental concern | H817 | HD549 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:28:57.877'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:28:57.8766667'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:22:46.1'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H817/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 817) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to the expansion of existing landfills, monofills, or ash landfills located in or adjacent to areas of critical environmental concern. Environment and... | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no new landfill, monofill, or ash landfill shall be established in or adjacent to an area designated by the Commonwealth as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern pursuant to MGL c21A s2 (7). Further, no existing landfill, monofill, or ash landfill locate... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the closure of the Saugus ash landfill | H818 | HD552 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:48:55.587'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:48:55.5866667'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:23:14.78'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H818/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 818) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to the closure of the Saugus ash landfill in the town of Saugus. Environment and Natural Resources. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the facility known as the WIN Waste Innovations Saugus Ash Landfill or Saugus Ash Monofill, 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, Massachusetts, 01906, (“Ash Landfill”) shall cease all operations and begin installing a final, permanent cap at the earliest of the follow... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote natural carbon sequestration | H819 | HD554 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:04:08.413'} | [{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:04:08.4133333'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H819/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 819) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the development of quantified net positive statewide natural carbon sequestration and storage goals. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21N of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 3B, the following section: -
Section 3C. The Secretary shall, in consultation with the department and the coastal zone management office created in Section 4A of Chapter 21A, develop a quantified net positive statewide carbon sequestration... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth | H82 | HD260 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:28:16.68'} | [{'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:28:16.68'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H82/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 82) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies. Advanced Information Technology, ... | Chapter 7D of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended to add the following new section:
Section 12:
(a). Definitions:
(1) “Social Media Company” - A social media company means any entity that operates, directly or indirectly, including through a parent company, subsidiaries, or affiliates, a websit... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect residents of the Commonwealth from the threat posed by certain foreign adversaries using current or potential future social media companies that those foreign adversaries control to surveil residents of the Commonwealth , ... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste | H820 | HD2851 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:35:01.627'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:35:01.6266667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H820/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 820) of Carlos González and others relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 29. A municipality, agency, individual, firm, corporation or an entity acting on behalf of an individual, firm or corporation shall not transport solid waste originating in the commonwealth on a vehicle, train, barge, ship, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth | H821 | HD563 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:05:34.267'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:05:34.2666667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H821/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 821) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Michelle M. DuBois and Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 132B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 6K the following section:-
Section 6L. (a) After December 31, 2024, no person, firm, partnership, association, limited liability company, or corporation shall distribute, sell, offer f... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Office of the State Climatologist | H822 | HD931 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:04:11.517'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:04:11.5166667'}, {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H822/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 822) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the office of the state climatologist within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking section 24 and inserting in the place thereof the following section:-
Section 24. There shall be an office of the state climatologist which shall be independent of the executive office and under the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to paint recycling | H823 | HD1156 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:12:00.613'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:12:00.6133333'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H823/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21H of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 9. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Architectural paint”, interior and exterior architectural coatings sold in co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act further defining an environmental justice population | H824 | HD1166 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:13:53.73'} | [{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:13:53.73'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H824/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 824) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to further defining an environmental justice population. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 62 of chapter 30 is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Environmental justice population”, as appearing in section 56 of chapter 8 of the acts of 2021, and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Environmental justice population”, a neighborhood that meets 1 or more of the follow... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to pesticides | H825 | HD577 | 193 | {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:33:12.2'} | [{'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:33:12.2'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Zak Mertz', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:47:37.3566667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Kara H... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H825/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 6E of chapter 132B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 1, the words “On or before November 1, 2001, each” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- Each.
SECTION 2. Said section 6E of said chapter 132B, as so appearin... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops | H826 | HD1228 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:50:32.567'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:50:32.5666667'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KNF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:50:32.567'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H826/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 39A of Chapter 129 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting before the word “Every”, in line 1, the letter:-
(a)
SECTION 2. Section 39A of Chapter 129 of the General Law, , is hereby further amended by striking out the word “section”, in line... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fluoridation | H827 | HD1235 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:56:24.027'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Karen Spencer', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:56:24.0266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H827/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Higgins of Leominster (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 827) of Karen Spencer for legislation to further regulate fluoridation of public water supplies. Environment and Natural Resources. | Strike the “by local boards; advice of commissioner; election; discontinuance” in the title of Chapter 111 Section 8C
Add “ban on community water fluoridation schemes” to the title, so that it reads as follows:
Fluoridation of public water supplies; ban on community water fluoridation schemes
Replace text ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing a food justice frontline | H828 | HD2115 | 193 | {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:57:15.563'} | [{'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:57:15.5633333'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H828/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 828) of Vanna Howard and others relative to establishing a food justice frontline providing compensated work involving food production, distribution, preparation, or delivery for food insecure residents. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 128A the following chapter:
Chapter 128B: Food Justice Frontline Program
Section 1. As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
“Department”, the Massachuse... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to septic installers | H829 | HD677 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:46:34.79'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:46:34.79'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H829/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 829) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the office of consumer affairs and business regulations shall permit septic installers to hook up to a piping stub of 6" or more measured from the exterior wall of a buildings foundation or footing.
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An Act to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act | H83 | HD2281 | 193 | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:47:41.177'} | [{'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:47:41.1766667'}, {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D... | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:29:13.803'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H83/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. The General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 93K the following chapter:
Chapter 93L. Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act
Section 1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly require... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to waste disposal | H830 | HD895 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:17:41.893'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:17:41.8933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H830/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 830) of Steven S. Howitt relative to illegally disposing of certain waste. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 16 of chapter 270 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following words:-
Large waste disposal bags that are at or are exceeding the dimensions of: eight feet in width, two and one-half feet in height, and 4 feet in ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to DCR retained revenue | H831 | HD1860 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:19:05.627'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:19:05.6266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H831/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 831) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to Department of Conservation and Recreation retained revenue. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 1. Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2016, in line 12 of item 2810-2042, is amended by inserting after the words "aforementioned fees;" the following: "provided further, that youth permit fees shall not be included in this section".
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An Act relative to Title V approval | H832 | HD1704 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:12:07.813'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:12:07.8133333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H832/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 832) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to subsurface systems for the disposal of domestic sewage. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 13 of chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Section 13. The commissioner of the department of environmental protection shall adopt, and from time to time a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the commission on extended producer responsibility | H833 | HD1705 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:13:38.807'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:13:38.8233333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H833/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 833) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on extended producer responsibility related to the manufacture and post-consumer management of products. ... | SECTION 1. There shall be a special commission, referred to as the commission on extended producer responsibility, to study and report on implementing extended producer responsibility laws in the commonwealth. The commission shall consist of the secretary of energy and environmental affairs, or a designee; the commis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ocean acidification | H834 | HD1723 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:55:24.593'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:55:24.5933333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H834/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 834) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to ocean acidification. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 26A of Chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 53, by inserting after the words “coastal landscapes”, the following:- “; ocean acidification projects designed to mitigate harmful impacts of acidity on shelled organisms.
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An Act protecting dogs at boarding kennels and daycare facilities | H835 | HD253 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:09:09.577'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:09:09.5766667'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H835/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 835) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to regulate boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 174F, the following section:-
174G. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations for boarding kennels and daycare facilities for dogs, including home-based kennels and daycare facilities, including, but not limited to, staff to dog... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring a Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership Seat on the seaport economic counsel | H836 | HD917 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:29:37.96'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:29:37.96'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H836/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 836) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership to have a seat on the Seaport Economic Council. Environment and Natural Resources. | Not withstanding any state law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Fishermen's Partnership shall have a seat on the Commonwealth's Seaport Economic Counsel.
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An Act to open the Massachusetts lobster fishery | H837 | HD940 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:02:38.437'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:02:38.4366667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H837/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 837) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to authorize commercial lobster fisherman to fish according to their permit for 12 months a year in state waters. Environment and Natural Resources. | Not withstanding any state law to the contrary, the State of Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries shall allow any person with a commercial Commonwealth lobster permit issued to fish according to his/her permit for 12 months a year in state waters as defined by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Se... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats | H838 | HD961 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:02:24.893'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:02:24.8933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H838/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 838) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 44B, as appearing in 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition "preservation" in line 66 and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
''Preservation'', protection of personal or real property from injury, harm or destruction, including but no... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recreational shell fishing areas | H839 | HD977 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:40:10.747'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:40:10.7466667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H839/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to recreational shell fishing areas. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 130 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in line 46 after the definition of “Recreational saltwater fishing” the following definition:- “Recreational shell fishing area”, an area designated for the non-commercial taking or attemp... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to electronic security for the Commonwealth | H84 | HD1079 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:38:54.253'} | [{'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:38:54.2533333'}, {'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H84/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 84) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to electronic security for certain procurements involving electronic or cyber security equipment components. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. Chapter 30B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 24. (a) All contracts, subcontracts or procurements of over $500,000 made by the commonwealth or any of its quasi government agencies or independent agencies involving an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to assure the attainment of greenhouse gas emissions goals in the alternative portfolio standard | H840 | HD1010 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:32:14.567'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:32:14.5666667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H840/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 840) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the use of waste-to-energy municipal solid waste plant technology and forest-derived biomass. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 11F½ of Chapter 25A of the General Law, 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended:
1) In line 16, by striking out the word “biomass”;
2) In lines 16-18 by striking out the phrase “waste-to-energy that is a component of conventional municipal solid waste plant technology in commercial use”;
3) In line 23-2... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a marine special activity license program | H841 | HD1729 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:52:45.373'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:52:45.3733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H841/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 841) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to a marine special activity license program. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 130 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 107. (a) For purposes of this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings:-
“Attract” or “attraction”, any activity that lures or may lure any marine organi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a flood mitigation and preparedness program | H842 | HD1787 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:10:25.787'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:10:25.7866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H842/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 842) of Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to establish a flood mitigation and preparedness program. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 1. Flood mitigation and preparedness loan or grant program
(a) There shall be established and set upon the books of the Commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Flood Mitigation and Preparedness Fund into which shall be deposited amounts credited or transferred to the fund by the general court or any ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect pollinator habitat | H843 | HD2715 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:11:47.453'} | [{'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:11:47.4533333'}, {'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/H843/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. (a) There shall be a special commission established to study statewide opportunities for improving pollinator health by increasing and enhancing native pollinator habitat.
The commission shall focus on identifying statewide opportunities for enhancing and expanding pollinator habitat in both developed and... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations | H844 | HD2589 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:49:29.167'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:49:29.1666667'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H844/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 844) of Meghan Kilcoyne relative to right of entry of solid waste disposal facilities to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 150A of the Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence in the twenty-first paragraph the following sentences:-
Personnel or authorized agents of the department may at all reasonable times enter any premis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health | H845 | HD1412 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T10:18:39.533'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T10:18:39.5333333'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H845/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. |
SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after paragraph 30 the following paragraph:- (31) consistent with their statutory responsibilities, implement the ecologically-based mosquito management program established pursuant to Chapter 252A.
SECTION 2. Chapter 252... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a future blue economy | H846 | HD2314 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:16:08.407'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:16:08.4066667'}, {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H846/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Department of Environmental Protection provide grants to small businesses to encourage keeping material, products, and services in circulation for as long as possible. Environment and Natu... | SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after section 67, the following section:-
Section 68. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection shall establish a competitive grant program to provide funding to Massachusetts small businesses for the transition to a circular econo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline | H847 | HD2318 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:19:00.64'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:19:00.64'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H847/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 847) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others that the Department of Environmental Protection create a circular economy education and outreach program designed to keep material, products, and services in circulation. Environment and Natural Re... | SECTION 1. Chapter 16 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after section 21, the following section:-
Section 21A. The department shall update state waste system plans to reflect and incorporate the following: the transition to a circular economy is a priority for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Circul... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund | H848 | HD3433 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:33:51.623'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:33:51.6233333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H848/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 848) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Hendricks and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to establishing a commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund to be administered by the Division of Marine Fisheries. Environment and Natural ... | Chapter 130 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 107. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Commercial Fisheries Offshore Wind Mitigation Fund to be administered by the division. There shall be credited... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting the sale of fur products | H849 | HD3117 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:16:38.947'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:16:38.9466667'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:16:38.947'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H849/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. New Chapter 110I to Title XV Regulation of Trade of the General Laws is hereby added:
Chapter 110I: Trade of Fur Products
§ 1. Terms defined
For the purposes of this chapter the following terms have the following meanings
(a) “Fur”, any animal skin or part thereof with hair, fleece, or fur fibers ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act internet access on private ways | H85 | HD661 | 193 | {'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:53:17.087'} | [{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:53:17.0866667'}, {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H85/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 85) of David T. Vieira and Dylan A. Fernandes relative to the installation of internet services for abutting owners on private ways. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 187 of the General Laws, as appearing in the latest Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “telephone”, in each location it appears, the following word:- internet.
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An Act concerning the use of animals in product testing | H850 | HD2216 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:24:57.88'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:24:57.88'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H850/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 174F the following new section:-
Section 174G.
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"Alternative test method", a process or procedur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools | H851 | HD3792 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:30.853'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:33:30.8533333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H851/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 160G the following section:-
Section 160H. The Safe Drinking Water at School Act
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“Certified p... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure | H852 | HD2727 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:56:15.76'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:56:15.76'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H852/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the establishment of a water infrastructure improvement fund to provide assistance to cities and towns for clean water and economic development. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. To provide for a capital outlay program of maintenance and improvements to municipal drinking, the replacement of lead service line pipes, and waste and storm water infrastructure assets of the commonwealth. The sum set forth in section 2 for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act for the establishment of a voucher program for home water filtration equipment | H853 | HD3249 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:43.747'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:43.7466667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H853/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 853) of Jay D. Livingstone and Marian T. Ryan (Middlesex District Attorney) for legislation to establish a voucher program for home water filtration equipment. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21A as appearing in the Official 2020 edition of the General Laws is amended by adding section (8G), as follows:
(a) The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shall establish and administer a program in which the DEP shall issue vouchers for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) filtration equi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the monitoring of ultrafine particulates | H854 | HD3342 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:04:02.763'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:04:02.7633333'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:04:02.763'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H854/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 854) of Adrian C. Madaro, Christine P. Barber and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the the monitoring of ultrafine particulates by the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 142B of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the eighth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
The department shall maintain and operate such air sampling stations and devices; make or perform suc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to food justice with jobs | H855 | HD3366 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:07:42.65'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:07:42.65'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H855/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 855) of Adrian C. Madaro and Vanna Howard for legislation to create local and community garden agriculture programs within the Department of Agricultural Resources. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The General Laws, as so appearing, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 128C the following new chapter:-
Chapter 128D: Local Garden Agriculture Program
Section 1: As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
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An Act assessing environmental justice in designated port areas | H856 | HD3994 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:58:13.377'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:58:13.3766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H856/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 856) of Adrian C. Madaro that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs establish a special board to identify and assess the cumulative social, economic and public health impacts of permissible land uses and water uses within design... | The secretary of energy and environmental affairs shall establish a special board (“the board”) to identify and assess the cumulative social, economic and public health impacts of permissible land uses and water uses within designated port areas in environmental justice communities as defined in Section 56 of Chapter ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reform the Toxic Use Reduction Act | H857 | HD3265 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJM2', 'Name': 'John J. Mahoney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:08:59.383'} | [{'Id': 'JJM2', 'Name': 'John J. Mahoney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:08:59.3833333'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H857/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 857) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to further regulate toxic use reduction plans. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 11(A)(1) of chapter 21I of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: “On a schedule to be established by the department, but no more frequently than once every six years or when a new... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a deer population control commission | H858 | HD3228 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:01:02.807'} | [{'Id': 'CMM1', 'Name': 'Christopher M. Markey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:01:02.8066667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisl... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H858/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to deer population control. Environment and Natural Resources. | Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, there shall be established a commission called the deer population control commission, hereinafter referred to as the commission, for the purpose of identifying best practices and methods for controlling the deer population in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund | H859 | HD315 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T21:09:36.803'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T21:09:36.8033333'}, {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H859/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 859) of Joseph D. McKenna and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 35BBB of chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the figure “$1” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$5”
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Resolve establishing a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs | H86 | HD3197 | 193 | {'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:04:28.547'} | [{'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:04:28.5466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H86/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 86) of Thomas P. Walsh for an investigation by a special commission relative to advancements in educational technology, digital and online learning, and related programs. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | Resolved, to establish a special commission to review advancements in educational technology, digital/online learning and related programs in order to provide the Administration, the Legislature, Municipalities and all other interested parties with the most current research and information concerning educational techn... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act eliminating the handgun prohibition while hunting | H860 | HD2947 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:16:07.807'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:16:07.8066667'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H860/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Joseph D. McKenna and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to eliminate the handgun prohibition while hunting. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 1, Section 67 of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, shall be amended by deleting the section in its entirety.
SECTION 2. Section 70 of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, shall be amended by deleting ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management | H861 | HD1557 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:25:09.587'} | [{'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:25:09.5866667'}, {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H861/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. | Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 2A the following section:-
Section 2B.
(a) There shall be established within the office the drought management task force. The secretary and the director of the Massachusetts emergency manageme... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to protecting coastal communities | H862 | HD382 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:07:20.747'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:07:20.7466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H862/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 862) of Lenny Mirra relative to protecting coastal communities. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 40 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "section", in line 493, the following:- “provided, that when establishing such regulations, the commissioner shall permit the construction of a coastal engineering structur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to proper disposal of products containing PFAS | H863 | HD389 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:36:32.777'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:36:32.7766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H863/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of Lenny Mirra relative to regulations requiring the proper disposal of products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 243. The department of environmental protection shall be charged with outlining the best practices and recommended regulations for the proper disposal of products cont... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to clean lakes and waterways in the commonwealth | H864 | HD2476 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:37:33.66'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:37:33.66'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H864/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 864) of Lenny Mirra relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and determine the maintenance and upkeep needs of lakes, ponds, streams and other public waterways. Environment and Natu... | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission to study and determine the maintenance and upkeep needs of lakes, ponds, streams and other public waterways in the commonwealth. The commission shall review said public waterways through a standa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the use of shotguns | H865 | HD805 | 193 | {'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DKM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:22:45.397'} | [{'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DKM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:22:45.3966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H865/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 865) of David K. Muradian, Jr., relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun am... | SECTION 1. Section 66 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:-
"Section 66. The director, under the control of the board, may promulgate regulations for the use and possession of shot... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management | H866 | HD806 | 193 | {'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DKM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:23:32.65'} | [{'Id': 'DKM1', 'Name': 'David K. Muradian, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DKM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:23:32.65'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H866/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 866) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 2A of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Section 2A. There is hereby established within the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, a wildland acq... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program | H867 | HD240 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:24:45.703'} | [{'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:24:45.7033333'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/B... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H867/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 867) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. Environment and Natural Re... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission, to study and report on the feasibility of creating and implementing a gypsy moth spraying program. The scope of the commission shall include, but not limited to: researching, evaluating and developing recommenda... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to further testing after a CSO event | H868 | HD631 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T19:37:54.713'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T19:37:54.7133333'}, {'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/H868/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 868) of Tram T. Nguyen, Margaret R. Scarsdale and Vanna Howard relative to further testing after combined sewage overflow events. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 43A of chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (f) the following subsection:-
(f½) The department, in consultation with the department of public health, shall establish quality assurance project plan standards for t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the municipal reforestation program | H869 | HD970 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:56:45.833'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:56:45.8333333'}, {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', ... | {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:43:58.043'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H869/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural R... | SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 28. (a) There shall be established an advisory council under the executive office of energy and environmental affairs, known as the urban forest advisory council. Members... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting equity in agriculture | H87 | HD498 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:34:47.207'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:34:47.2066667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H87/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agri... | (a) There shall be a special legislative commission on agricultural equity to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups in the commonwealth. For the purposes of this section, “socially disadvantaged groups” sha... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J38', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J38'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J40', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details... | [] |
An Act to support better commuting | H870 | HD2789 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:03:34.367'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:03:34.3666667'}, {'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/APR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:03:34.367'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H870/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 870) of Steven Owens, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to commuting trends and drive alone rates. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection shall revise 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulation 7.16 as follows:
(1) Section 7.16 (1)(f) shall be amended as follows, replace ‘1,000’ with ‘250’
(2) At the end add:
“(11) beginning January 1, 2024, for the purposes of section 7.16 the term ‘... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products | H871 | HD2731 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:57:34.947'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:57:34.9466667'}, {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1'... | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:58:11.777'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H871/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 871) of Steven Owens, David M. Rogers and others relative to producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 21O the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 21P.
RECYCLING OF DISCARDED ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.
Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Additionally ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility | H872 | HD3460 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:45:51.153'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:45:51.1533333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H872/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 21O the following chapter:
CHAPTER 21P
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION COST RECOVERY ACT
Section 1. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to making methane accounting truthful helps | H873 | HD3595 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:40:47.56'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:40:47.56'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H873/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 21N of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Carbon dioxide equivalent” in lines 17 to 21, inclusive, and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Carbon dioxide equivalent”, the amount of carbon... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act regulating the application of fertilizer used in the town of Orleans | H874 | HD1534 | 193 | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:18:42.76'} | [{'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:18:42.76'}, {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'Respo... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H874/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 874) of Sarah K. Peake (by vote of the town) relative to regulating the application of fertilizer used in the town of Orleans. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. There is sound scientific evidence to conclude that nitrogen and phosphorus in fertilizers are contaminants that negatively affect fresh and salt waters when present in excessive amounts. These excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus contribute to undesirable algae and aquatic plant growth within all O... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to helium balloons | H875 | HD2366 | 193 | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:07:59.253'} | [{'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:07:59.2533333'}, {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H875/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 875) of Sarah K. Peake, Dylan A. Fernandes and Carol A. Doherty relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following definition:
“intentional release”, an event where one or more persons knowingly releases one or more balloons of any type into the atmosphere.
SECTION 2. Said chapter 13... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures | H876 | HD2371 | 193 | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:01:44.417'} | [{'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:01:44.4166667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H876/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment... | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be established a commission known as the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties commission, which shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the com... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Sunday hunting | H877 | HD591 | 193 | {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:17:33.547'} | [{'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:17:33.5466667'}, {'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/H877/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 877) of Kelly W. Pease relative to Sunday hunting. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 57 of chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby repealed.
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An Act regulating the sale and purchase of horses | H878 | HD3372 | 193 | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:11:35.52'} | [{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:11:35.52'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H878/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 878) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to regulating the sale and purchase of horses. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 45 of chapter 129 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following new section at the end thereof :-
Section 45A. The Department of Agricultural Resources in conjunction with the Attorney General shall examine the conditions surrounding the sale and... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J21', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J21'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act protecting the rights of municipalities and districts | H879 | HD3393 | 193 | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:09:08.997'} | [{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:09:08.9966667'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H879/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 879) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Simon Cataldo relative to water resources and protecting the rights of municipalities and districts. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 21G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the definition of “Permit” the following sentence:-
The permit program is intended to assist the department in the comprehensive management of the commonwealth’s water res... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening local food systems | H88 | HD1801 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:19:46.463'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:19:46.4633333'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H88/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 18Z the following section:-
Section 18AA. The Massachusetts emergency management agency shall consider and develop, in all emergency preparedness planning efforts, plans for supporting agricultural, seafood, and processed food pro... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve the review and regulation of emerging contaminants on public water systems | H880 | HD935 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:49:46.31'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:49:46.31'}, {'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/H880/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 880) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment and Natural Resources. | Section 160 of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws shall be amended to include the following:
SECTION 1. For purposes of this act, Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL means the maximum permissible level of a contaminant in water which is delivered to any user of a public water system. Maximum Contaminant ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth | H881 | HD2607 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:45:56.657'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:45:56.6566667'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H881/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 881) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1- PREAMBLE: The General Court finds and declares that:
(1) It is in the best interests of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for producers of mattresses to take responsibility for developing, implementing and administering a statewide system for the financing, collection and environmentally sound management ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the reduction of plastics | H882 | HD3981 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:56:01.64'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:56:01.64'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H882/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 882) of Edward R. Philips and others relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 21O the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 21P: MASSACHUSETTS PLASTICS REDUCTION ACT
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Biodegradable”, made en... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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