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An Act relative to calculation full costs for public construction | S2052 | SD1153 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:42:38.83'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T23:42:38.83'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2052/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2052) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation relative to life cycle costs for public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the awarding authority for a contract for the construction or reconstruction of any public work shall factor in life cycle cost estimates when determining the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. For the purposes of this act, life cycle cost estimates shal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions | S2053 | SD1716 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:49:05.007'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:49:05.0066667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2053/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to establish a moratorium on the procurement of structures or activities generating PFAS emissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Whereas, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are highly persistent chemicals that are transported long distances in the environment; and
Whereas, businesses, corporations, and other entities throughout the United States have voluntarily contributed to the effort to reduce releas... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know | S2054 | SD1782 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:23:19.633'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:23:19.6333333'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2054/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2054) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Section 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 79. The treasurer, in coordination with the secretary of the commonwealth, shall provide a short summary each year to be published on the Secretary of the Commonwealth... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act improving government accountability | S2055 | SD2286 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:10:10.897'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:10:10.8966667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:10:10.... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2055/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Marc R. Pacheco and Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor for legislation to improve government accountability. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 11 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by deleting, in line 2, the word “him”.
SECTION 2. Section 2 of said chapter, as so appearing, is hereby amended by deleting, in line 3, the word “him” and inserting, in line 3, after the word “by” th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure transportation sector cost savings through joint procurement | S2056 | SD2351 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:20:19.477'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:20:19.4766667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2056/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to ensure transportation sector cost savings through joint procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. The department of environmental protection shall, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center, establish and administer a procurement network for all planned and ongoing zero emission vehicle solicitations issued by state and municipal government entities in Massachusetts. The dep... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields | S2057 | SD2372 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:35:33.593'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:35:33.5933333'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2057/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2057) of Marc R. Pacheco for legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | No municipality, including, but not limited to, any school district, state department, or state agency, shall enter a contract for the purchase, use, or installation of artificial turf for a new or existing field. Artificial turf fields that have been already installed may remain in use, but shall not be replaced with... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofits’ core mission work through full cost funding | S2058 | SD1899 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:04.793'} | [{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:04.7933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2058/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2058) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits’ core mission work through full cost funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Notwithstanding any special or general laws to the contrary, Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6B the following section:-
Section 6BB. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following definitions, unless the context clearly requires otherwis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave | S2059 | SD353 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:15:23.977'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:15:23.9766667'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2059/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. The eighteenth clause of section 7 of chapter 4 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:- “Legal holiday” shall also include Election Day, the first Tuesday in November in even-numbered years; provided, however, that observance of said holiday shall not apply to public employe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the citizenship requirement to be appointed manger on license for the sale of alcoholic beverages | S206 | SD2316 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:54.137'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:54.1366667'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S206/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 206) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the citizenship requirement to be appointed manger on license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. Section 26 of Chapter 138 of General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “United States “in line 4 the following words:-
“or a qualified alien under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101”
And by inserting after the words “U... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding information governance | S2060 | SD364 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:31:10.49'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:31:10.49'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2060/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to regard information governance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 7 of Chapter 4 of the General Laws is hereby amended in clause twenty-sixth by inserting the following subclause:-
(k) protected by the attorney-client privilege, the work product doctrine, or other doctrinal protection from disclosure;
SECTION 2. Chapter 66 of the General Laws is hereby amend... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting equality and respect in the legislature | S2061 | SD376 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:56:51.967'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:56:51.9666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2061/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2061) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 23M the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 23N. COMMISSION ON WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE LEGISLATURE.
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly require... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act closing a loophole in lobbying law | S2062 | SD385 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:51:29.76'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:51:29.76'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2062/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2062) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to close a loophole in lobbying law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 45 of chapter 3 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (m) and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(m) The state secretary shall automatically disqualify any person convicted of a felony in violation of chapter ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation | S2063 | SD389 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:58:51.04'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:58:51.04'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2063/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2063) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Chapter 30A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in section 20 by striking out paragraph (d).
SECTION 2. Said Chapter 30A, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after section 20 the following section:-
Section 20A. (a) A public body may al... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act extending the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature | S2064 | SD390 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T18:03:04.797'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T18:03:04.7966667'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisla... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2064/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2064) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James B. Eldridge and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 7 of chapter 4 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 157, after the words “chapter 32” the following words:- , or by the general court, or by the office of the governor of the commonwealth.
SECTION 2. Said section 7 of chapter 4, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting governmental efficiency | S2065 | SD673 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:56:03.957'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:56:03.9566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2065/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2065) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote governmental efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Paragraph (b) of section 23 of chapter 30A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out said paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(b) Complaints.
(1) Any individual may file a complaint with a public body alleging violation of the Open Meeting Law, provided that ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act designating the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day | S2066 | SD524 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:31:05'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:31:05'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'Resp... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2066/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2066) of Michael F. Rush, Paul McMurtry and James B. Eldridge for legislation to authorize the Governor to issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 15XXXXX, the following section:-
Section 15YYYYY. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as Massachusetts State Parks Day in recognition of the im... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park | S2067 | SD572 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:31:37.847'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:31:37.8466667'}, {'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2067/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2067) of Michael F. Rush and Rob Consalvo for legislation relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding sections 3 and 20 of chapter 6C of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation may release its interest in or grant an easement to a parcel of land in the city of Boston, currently owned by the department and held b... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J25', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J25'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency | S2068 | SD43 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:30:21.923'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:30:21.9233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2068/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 5H, the following new section:-
Section 5I: Development and Adoption of Zero-Based Budget Estimates
The Secretary of Administration and Finance, with the approval of the Governor, shall on a quadrennial basis develop and submit... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects | S2069 | SD122 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:42:09.75'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:42:09.75'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2069/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2069) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 40W the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 40X. Public Private Partnerships
Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings: "Eligible project", a building o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians | S207 | SD1225 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:13:40.9'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:13:40.9'}, {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S207/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 207) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Anne M. Gobi and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. Chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 26 the following section:-
Section 26A. There shall be a subsidiary board for veterinary technology within and subject to the control of the board of registration in veterinary medicine.... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J17', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J17'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns | S2070 | SD191 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T09:35:57.257'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T09:35:57.2566667'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JB... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2070/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2070) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 22 of chapter 30B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the first paragraph, the following paragraph: Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this Chapter, public procurement units that conducts a cooperative purchasing agreement may award contracts to multiple offe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation | S2071 | SD407 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:25:18.487'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:25:18.4866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2071/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2071) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to changing the name of the Salisbury Beach State Reservation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | The parcel or parcels of land and rights therein collectively known as Salisbury Beach State Reservation shall hereinafter be known as “Robert 'Boots' Chouinard State Reservation at Salisbury Beach”. The commissioner of conservation and recreation is authorized to cause to be recorded in the proper registry of deeds s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth | S2072 | SD409 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:29:03.647'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:29:03.6466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2072/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2072) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Chapter 2 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 61. The song, “Roadrunner”, words and music by Jonathan Richman, as recorded by Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers shall be the official rock song of the commonwealth.
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An Act establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security | S2073 | SD680 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:41:19.537'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:41:19.5366667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2073/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2073) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “affairs”, in line 3, the following words:- , food resources and security.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of chapter 23G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the founding of the merchant marines | S2074 | SD2271 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:00:36.243'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:00:36.2433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2074/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2074) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the founding of the merchant marines. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Chapter 6 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 15RRRRRR the following new section:-
SECTION 15SSSSSS. The governor shall annually set apart June 29, the anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act as the founding of the Merchant Marines, in recognition of its distinguished history and and shal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the flying of the flag of the Commonwealth at half staff on state buildings and installations | S2075 | SD578 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:42:49.95'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:42:49.95'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2075/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to flying the flag of the Commonwealth at half-staff annually to honor the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Section 6A of chapter 2 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
(h) On September 11 of each year the flag of the Commonwealth shall be flown at half-staff until sunset in honor of those brave Americans who perished in the terrorist attack ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act designating March as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month | S2076 | SD581 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:43:22.493'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:43:22.4933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2076/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2076) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to designate March as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15LLLLL the following section:-
Section 15MMMMM. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the month of March as Fibromuscular Dysplasia Awareness Month and recommending that the month be observed in an appropriate manner... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing 413 Day | S2077 | SD1179 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:06:15.07'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:06:15.07'}, {'Id': 'KWP1', 'Name': 'Kelly W. Pease', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KWP1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2077/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of John C. Velis and Kelly W. Pease for legislation to establish 413 Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | Chapter 6 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15BBBBBB the following section:-
Section 15CCCCCC. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside April thirteenth as 413 Day, to promote tourism, economic development, and the unique culture of western Massachusetts and recom... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish home energy efficiency ratings | S2078 | SD1485 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:42:34.443'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:42:34.4433333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2078/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish home energy efficiency ratings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Subsection (iv) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of section 22 of chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, the second time it appears, the word “and”.
SECTION 2. Subsection (v) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of said section 22 of said chapter 21A is hereby amended by stri... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service | S2079 | SD1498 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:52:06.123'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:52:06.1233333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2079/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2079) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy... | Section 1B of chapter 164 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in subsection (d), the words “for periods of up to six months” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- for the procurement period.
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An Act relative to motor vehicle financial protection products | S208 | SD1478 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:10:04.42'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:10:04.42'}, {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S208/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 208) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Meghan Kilcoyne for legislation relative to motor vehicle financial protection products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. The General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after chapter 93L the following new chapter:-
CHAPTER 93M. Motor Vehicle Financial Protection Products
Section 1. Definitions
For purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the foll... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth | S2080 | SD2273 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:01:58.683'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:01:58.6833333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2080/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21N of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 7 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 7. (a) Not later than January 1, 2026, the secretary and the department shall adopt market-based compliance mechanisms for, or other fees and exactions... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a Climate Policy Commission | S2081 | SD2293 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:08:05.843'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:08:05.8433333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2081/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2081) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and others for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 21O the following chapter:-
Chapter 21Q. Climate Policy Commission.
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Commission”, the climate policy commissi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a clean heating initiative in the commonwealth and reorganize the energy efficiency programs known as MassSave | S2082 | SD2346 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:04:43.877'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:04:43.8766667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2082/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a clean heating initiative in the commonwealth and reorganize the energy efficiency programs known as Mas... | SECTION 1. Section 19 of chapter 25 of the General Laws is hereby amended, in subsection (a), by striking out the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- The programs shall be administered by the board of the commonwealth clean heating initiative as established in section 21A of this ch... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act exempting prepaid wireless customers from E911 fees | S2083 | SD234 | 193 | {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:13:13.73'} | [{'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:13:13.73'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2083/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to exempt prepaid wireless customers from E911 fees. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Subsection (a) of section 18H of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the seventh sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence: the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to prepaid wireless service as defined i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting dairy farms | S2084 | SD794 | 193 | {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T22:04:55.097'} | [{'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T22:04:55.0966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2084/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2084) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote dairy farms. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Subsection (e) of section 17 of chapter 25A of the General Laws is hereby amended in the first sentence by striking the date “ 2018 “ and inserting in its place thereof, the following new date “ 2021 “.
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An Act relative to towing protections | S2085 | SD615 | 193 | {'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:43:57.5'} | [{'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:43:57.5'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2085/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to towing protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 6B of Chapter 159B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the third paragraph the following words: “No other charges may be assessed for the towing or storage of a vehicle.”;
and further by inserting after the third paragraph the following two paragraphs:-
“The motor... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to essential energy needs | S2086 | SD2278 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:15:52.5'} | [{'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:15:52.5'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2086/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to essential energy needs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Subsection (b) of section 84 of chapter 179 of the acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the words “or to hospitals or medical offices regulated by the department of public health as a health care facility.” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “to hospitals or medical offices regulated by the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reasonable energy consumption | S2087 | SD2398 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:48:36.91'} | [{'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:48:36.91'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2087/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to reasonable energy consumption. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 84(c) of Chapter 179 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition, is hereby amended by striking out "and has submitted a home rule petition to the general court on the subject matter of this section;" and replacing it with "a home rule petition on the subject matter of this sec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases | S2088 | SD313 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T18:18:24.397'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T18:18:24.3966667'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2088/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2088) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1: Chapter 164 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 94I the following sections:-
Section 94J. (a) In any base rate proceeding conducted by the department under section 94 for electric companies or gas companies, the department may not approve an allowed return on equity higher tha... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting solar energy canopies on large parking lots | S2089 | SD830 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:42:26.25'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:42:26.25'}, {'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/S2089/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2089) of Joanne M. Comerford and Mindy Domb for legislation to promote solar energy canopies on large parking lots. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 28 the following section:-
Section 29. (a) The office, in coordination with the department of energy resources, shall establish a program to encourage the construction and operation of solar power generating canopies over large p... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling | S209 | SD1588 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:03:19.33'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:03:19.33'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S209/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure driver privacy with electronic tolling. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | Section 13 of Chapter 6C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby further amended by adding the following 5 subsections:-
(d) Any technology used for toll collection under this chapter, including radio-frequency identifying transponders, shall not be used to identify the location of ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act incorporating embodied carbon into state climate policy | S2090 | SD840 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:09:55.607'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:09:55.6233333'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2090/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to incorporate embodied carbon into state climate policy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 21N of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 12. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Department”, the department of energy resources.
“Embodied carbon”, the carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide equiva... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act reforming energy system planning for equity and climate transformation | S2091 | SD863 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:45:40.98'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:45:40.98'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2091/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to reform energy system planning for equity and climate transformation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 25C the following chapter:-
Chapter 25D. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATION PLANNING
Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Energy dis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to making methane accounting truthful helps | S2092 | SD1979 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:59:54.693'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:59:54.6933333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2092/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to make methane accounting truthful helps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | 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 | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project | S2093 | SD1991 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:26:30'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:26:30'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2093/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 84 of chapter 179 of the acts of 2020 is hereby amended by striking out subsection (c) and inserting in place thereof the following new subsection:-
(c) Upon application, the department shall accept into the demonstration program established pursuant to this section any city or town that has received local a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote low-income access to solar | S2094 | SD349 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:09:47.29'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:09:47.29'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2094/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of Cynthia Stone Creem relative to promote low-income access to solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 164 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 149. (a) The department of energy resources shall ensure equity, accessibility, and promote participation by renters and low-income retail electric customers in the solar... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act supporting municipal light plants | S2095 | SD352 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:12:27.65'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:12:27.65'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2095/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2095) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to support municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 6 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 8 of the acts of 2021, is hereby amended by striking out, in clause (14), the words “chapter 21N” and inserting in place thereof the following:-
“chapter 21N; and
(15) assist municipal lighting plants in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Massachusetts' carbon dioxide removal leadership | S2096 | SD371 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:52:21.113'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:52:21.1133333'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2096/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2096) of Cynthia Stone Creem and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to Massachusetts' carbon dioxide removal leadership. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23J of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 179 of the acts of 2022, is hereby amended by inserting the following section:-
Section 16. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Advance market co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change | S2097 | SD560 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:25:32.92'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:25:32.92'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2097/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2097) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 24B the following new section:-
Section 24C.
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Departm... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities | S2098 | SD596 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:06:42.307'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:06:42.3066667'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2098/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 10 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in subsection (c), by striking out the words “(5) purchase only fuel-efficient vehicles for municipal use whenever such vehicles are commercially available and practicable” and inserting in place thereof the fo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting access to zero-emission school buses | S2099 | SD647 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:37:21.967'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:37:21.9666667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2099/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2099) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to promote access to zero-emission school buses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 448 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended by inserting after section 6 the following section:-
SECTION 6A. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Commissioner”, the commissioner of the department of en... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Text of the proposed Joint Rules adopted by the Senate, as the Joint Rules governing the 2023-2024 legislative session | S21 | null | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-10T12:52:18.863'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-10T12:52:18.8633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S21/DocumentHistoryActions | Amendment | Senate, February 9, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Lovely) to the proposed House Order for the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 193rd General Court governing the 2023-2024 legislative session (House, No. 2025). | null | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors | S210 | SD876 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:54:25.993'} | [{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:54:25.9933333'}, {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S210/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. The first paragraph of section 165 of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out clause (3) and inserting in place thereof the following clause:-
(3) demonstrates to the board, the successful completion of a masters degree in a relevant f... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J17', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J17'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids | S2100 | SD786 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:49:37.75'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:49:37.75'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2100/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2100) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 25 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 23 the following section:
Section 24. (a) The department of public utilities shall require electric distribution and transmission companies to prepare and file a climate vulnerability and resilience plan by December 31, 2024, and... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing municipalities to impose a methane emissions surcharge and authorize non-pipeline alternatives | S2101 | SD795 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:33:51.557'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:33:51.5566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2101/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2101) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to authorize municipalities to impose a methane emissions surcharge and authorize non-pipeline alternatives. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 53 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city or town that accepts the provisions of this section pursuant to section 4 of chapter 4 of the General Laws shall establish a separate account to be known as the Emi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility | S2102 | SD1219 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:10:00.553'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:10:00.5533333'}, {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2102/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunica... | SECTION 1. Chapter 85 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 38. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Correlated color temperature” or “CCT”, the apparent hue of the light emitted b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Mass Save assessments | S2103 | SD1839 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:59:32.743'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:59:32.7433333'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2103/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2103) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to Mass Save assessments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. The administrators of the Mass Save program created pursuant to section 21 of chapter 25 shall offer, at no cost, a zero-carbon assessment, including a heat load calculation, to customers to identify measures that customers would need to take to operate their buildings without fossil fuels and to identify p... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand the Bottle Bill | S2104 | SD2038 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:16:48.85'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:16:48.85'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2104/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2104) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 321 of Chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definitions of “Beverage” and “Beverage container” and inserting in place thereof the following definitions:-
"Beverage", any drinkable liquid intended for human oral consumption... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the future of clean heat in the Commonwealth | S2105 | SD2330 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:50:52.343'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:50:52.3433333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2105/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2105) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23J of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 179 of the acts of 2022, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9 the following section:-
Section 9A. (a) There is hereby established and placed within the center a separate fund to be known as the thermal transition trust fund. The center shall... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to electric ratepayer protections | S2106 | SD648 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:38:11.493'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:38:11.4933333'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Attorney General Andrea Campbell', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:52:59.1733333... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2106/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2106) of Brendan P. Crighton, Attorney General Andrea Campbell and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 164 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 1K the following section:
Section 1L. Beginning on January 1, 2024, no supplier, energy marketer, or energy broker shall execute a new contract for generation services with any individual residential retail customer. This provisi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal authority in public rights of way | S2107 | SD907 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:26:50.64'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:26:50.64'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2107/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 34B of chapter 164 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-
In the event that a utility company does not move a utility pole, wire or attachment within the required 90 days or the agreed upon timeframe, municipal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides | S2108 | SD1299 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:15:49.25'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:15:49.25'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2108/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2108) of Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of Chapter 187 of the Acts of 2016 is hereby amended by striking (b) and replacing with the following section:
(b) Annually, not later than February 1, each transportation network company shall submit to the director of the division established in section 23 of chapter 25 the number of rides fro... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the Gateway cities Renewable, Efficient, and Electrified Neighborhoods initiative
| S2109 | SD1898 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:26:16.5'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:26:16.5'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JB... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2109/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2109) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to establish the Gateway cities Renewable, Efficient, and Electrified Neighborhoods initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Chapter 25A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 18. GREEN Act.
(a) As used in this section the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“Clean cooking technology,” a non-combustion technology used to prepare food... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing safe homes for all | S211 | SD1253 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:30:29.207'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Ted Sullivan', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:30:29.2066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S211/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of Ted Sullivan for legislation to provide safe homes for all. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. Chapter 93A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 12. (a) Every licensed building contractor who renovates or remodels a house or condominium that they own and later sell in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be deemed to have made an Implied Warranty of Habi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fusion energy | S2110 | SD1317 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:11:53.88'} | [{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:11:53.88'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2110/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2110) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to fusion energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 11F of chapter 25A of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the words “or (9) geothermal energy” in line 44 and inserting in place thereof the following:- (9) geothermal energy; or (10) fusion energy
SECTION 2. Said section 11F of chapte... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options | S2111 | SD1752 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:33:29.647'} | [{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:33:29.6466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2111/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2111) of John J. Cronin relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 19 of chapter 25 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “plant”, in line 3, the following words:- formed prior to December 31, 2024.
SECTION 2. Said section 19 of said chapter 25, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to improving reliability and resiliency of electricity distribution infrastructure | S2112 | SD1557 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:39:15.937'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:39:15.9366667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2112/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Julian Cyr and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to improve reliability and resiliency of electricity distribution infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, upon the undertaking of a significant project on a public way exposing wastewater infrastructure, and with sufficient notice, a municipality or the commonwealth shall submit written notification of the project to the electrical utility. The utility shall surv... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health | S2113 | SD505 | 193 | {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:04:51.12'} | [{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:04:51.12'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2113/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to energy facilities siting reform to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utili... | SECTION 1. Section 69J¼ of Chapter 164 is amended by inserting the following two paragraphs after the first paragraph:-
Prior to an applicant submitting a petition to construct a facility or generating facility pursuant to this section or petition for construction pursuant to Section 69J or petition for construction... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the proper disposal of miniatures | S2114 | SD779 | 193 | {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:23:26.34'} | [{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:23:26.34'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2114/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and John C. Velis for legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 321 of chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definitions of “Beverage” and “Beverage container” and inserting in place thereof the following two definitions:-
“Beverage”, soda water or similar carbonated soft drinks, minera... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building | S2115 | SD1651 | 193 | {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:40:24.64'} | [{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:40:24.64'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2115/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2115) of Lydia Edwards and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 143 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 96 the following section:-
Section 96A. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Biolab”, a newly constructed building or substantial... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances | S2116 | SD144 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:32:07.28'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:32:07.28'}, {'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2116/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2116) of James B. Eldridge, Danillo A. Sena, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Chapter 143 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 100 the following section:-
LOCAL OPTION FOR ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDINGS AND HOMES.
Section 101. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"All... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act advancing clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities | S2117 | SD151 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:05:30.533'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:05:30.5333333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2117/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2117) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to advance clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23J of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15 the following section: - “Section X. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund known as the Municipal Utility Equity and Innovation Fund to be administered by the center. (b) The ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ensuring gas safety and consumer fairness | S2118 | SD152 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:34:33.19'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:34:33.19'}, {'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/S2118/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2118) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to ensure gas safety and consumer fairness. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 164, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 94I the following section:-
Section 94J. The department shall disallow allocation to the ratepayer of the cost of any lost and unaccounted for gas as identified and measured pursuant to... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote solar energy development consistent with the commonwealth’s 2050 next generation roadmap | S2119 | SD1487 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:43:58.923'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:43:58.9233333'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2119/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2119) of James B. Eldridge, Paul W. Mark, Steven Owens, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote solar energy development consistent with the commonwealth’s 2050 next generation roadmap. Telecommunications, Utili... | SECTION 1. Subsection (d) of section 6 of chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the following words:- "or one thousand dollars, whichever is lesser"
SECTION 2. Chapter 75 of the acts of 2016 is hereby amended in subsection (a) by inserting after the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act supporting access to training on reproductive and gender-affirming care | S212 | SD2300 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:18:10.087'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:18:10.0866667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S212/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to support access to training on reproductive and gender-affirming care. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. Section 9A of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 8, by inserting after the word “assigned” the following words:- . Exclusively for the purposes of learning reproductive or gender-affirming care, a student of medicine who has creditably comp... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J17', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J17'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act increasing solar rooftop energy | S2120 | SD1512 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:58:13.72'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:58:13.72'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2120/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2120) of James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase solar rooftop energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 18 the following section:-
Section 19. Solar neighborhoods act.
(a) As used in this section the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act investing in a prosperous clean commonwealth by 2030 | S2121 | SD2335 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:52:49.603'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:52:49.6033333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2121/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2121) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to invest in a prosperous clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. The commonwealth should lead the nation by transitioning to 100% renewable electricity and net zero carbon emissions across all sectors by 2030. Climate scientists estimate that we must halve global emissions by 2030 to stop catastrophic climate change; therefore, an equitable and sustainable future necessi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers | S2122 | SD1627 | 193 | {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T22:07:23.14'} | [{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T22:07:23.14'}, {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2122/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2122) of Ryan C. Fattman and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 94 of chapter 93 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following 2 paragraphs:-
A contract or agreement for the sale of propane for residential heating shall be in writing and contain all the terms and conditions for delivery and shall i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety | S2123 | SD850 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:54:39.4'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:54:39.4'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2123/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2123) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 144 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (c) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(c)(1) Upon the undertaking of a significant project on a public way exposing confirmed natural gas infrastructure, and... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair | S2124 | SD1110 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:44:33.707'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:44:33.7066667'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2124/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2124) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 2 of chapter 164, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition of the General Laws, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraphs:-
All construction, reconstruction, installation, alteration, or repair not performed by gas or electric public utility employees on public infrastructure shall be performed a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act reducing administrative burden for government and industry | S2125 | SD1116 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:45:17.447'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:45:17.4466667'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2125/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael D. Brady for legislation to reduce administrative burden for government and industry. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 6B of chapter 159B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, shall be amended by striking the fifth paragraph in its entirety.
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An Act relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations | S2126 | SD1652 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:49:47.367'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:49:47.3666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2126/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2126) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 2 of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 2RRRRR.
(a) As appearing in the following section the following word shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meaning:
“Veterans’ org... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools | S2127 | SD2256 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:32:51.207'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:32:51.2066667'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2127/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of Paul R. Feeney, Paul W. Mark, Walter F. Timilty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 25(A). An Act Relative to Healthy and Sustainable Schools
(a) The Massachusetts General Court finds and declares that:
(i) Whereas building decarbonization is crucia... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles | S2128 | SD1112 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T14:21:55.73'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T14:21:55.73'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2128/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Chapter 164 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 34B the following section:-
Section 34C. A distribution company or a telephone company engaging in the removal of an existing pole and the installation of a new pole in place thereof that does not complete the transfer of wires, all repairs... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to anaerobic digestion and agricultural energy | S2129 | SD26 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:54:52.067'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T10:54:52.0666667'}, {'Id': 'KNF1', 'Name': 'Kimberly N. Ferguson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2129/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) of Anne M. Gobi and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation relative to anaerobic digestion and agricultural energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 11F of chapter 25A of the General Laws, as amended by the chapter 188 of the acts of 2016 is hereby further amended by adding the following subsection:-
j. The department shall adopt regulations that provide that the electric energy renewable generating sources that qualify as Class I under subse... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the licensure of appraisers | S213 | SD527 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:33:01.47'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:33:01.47'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S213/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 213) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | Section 8G of chapter 26 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the first paragraph in its entirety and inserting the following new paragraph in place thereof:-
“There shall be in the division of professional licensure an auto damage appraiser licensing board, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to monthly minimum reliability contributions | S2130 | SD71 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:48:27.013'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:48:27.0133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2130/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2130) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to monthly minimum reliability contributions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 139 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 9 of Chapter 75 of the Acts of 2016, is hereby amended by striking the first sentence of the third paragraph of subsection (j) and inserting in place thereof the following:-
The department shall exempt from any monthly minimum reliabili... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid | S2131 | SD74 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:14:50.577'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:14:50.5766667'}, {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2131/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2131) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Section 133 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding in the third paragraph at line 12 after the words “plant.” The following sentence:
“Any municipal lighting plant providing emergency mutual aid may sell, rent, or lease equipment, fixtures, and goods... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to further clean the Commonwealth's air | S2132 | SD1212 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:49:58.097'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:49:58.0966667'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2132/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2132) of Anne M. Gobi and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to further clean the Commonwealth's air. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 11F 1/2 of Chapter 25A of the general laws, as so appearing in the 2022 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of Section 11F 1/2 (e):
The department shall provide that for facilities generating useful thermal energy by using eligible biomass technologies that also... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks | S2133 | SD651 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:53:19.227'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:53:19.2266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2133/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2133) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 25A of Chapter 166 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the eighth paragraph, after the words “used principally for the supply of electricity in bulk”, the following new sentence:-
“Notwithstanding the foregoing, attachments may... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand the low income home energy assistance program | S2134 | SD1837 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:37:05.193'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:37:05.1933333'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2134/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2134) of Adam Gomez and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to expand the low income home energy assistance program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after section 24B the following new section:-
Section 24C. (a) The undersecretary of the Department of Housing and Community Development shall operate a low-income cooling assistance program in accorda... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion | S2135 | SD1925 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:31:30.447'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:31:30.4466667'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2135/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2135) of Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is amended by inserting the following definition:-
“Combustible fuel facilities”, infrastructure involving the processing, storage, transmission, or distribution of combustible fuel sources, including but not limited to oil, natur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants | S2136 | SD2183 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:12:57.253'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:12:57.2533333'}, {'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2136/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2136) of Adam Gomez and Orlando Ramos for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 11F3/4 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and as amended by Section 34 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2021, is hereby further amended in clause (i) of subsection (c) by striking the words “biomass fuel; and (11)”.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply | S2137 | SD2209 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:15:13.147'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:15:13.1466667'}, {'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2137/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2137) of Adam Gomez, Orlando Ramos and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 11F1/2 of chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) the following:- For intermediate or large generation units, no woody biomass fuel shall be considered an alternative energy supply.
SECTION 2. This act sh... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs | S2138 | SD861 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:25:54'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:25:54'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2138/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2138) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Marc R. Pacheco and others for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 94A of chapter 164 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the final paragraph the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding anything set forth herein, the department shall not approve any contract for the purchase of gas, gas pipeline c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal light plants | S2139 | SD906 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:54:17.197'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:54:17.1966667'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2139/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2139) of John F. Keenan and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 164 is hereby amended by striking out section 47D, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 47D. A municipal lighting plant created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or any special law shall be exempt from the public record ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the licensure of appraisers | S214 | SD528 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:33:21.437'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:33:21.4366667'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S214/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | SECTION 1. Section 8G of chapter 26 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in the first paragraph, by striking the words “division of insurance” and inserting the following words in place thereof:- ”division of professional licensure”.
SECTION 2. Section 8G of chapter 26 o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing off-peak charging rebates | S2140 | SD2265 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:52:32.693'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:52:32.6933333'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2140/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2140) of John F. Keenan and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish off-peak charging rebates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | Within three months after the effective date of this act, the department of public utilities shall open a proceeding to direct distribution companies to propose rate rebates for off-peak electric vehicle charging relative to on-peak charging that incorporate values for avoided energy and capacity costs, avoided transm... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs | S2141 | SD1554 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:44:14.747'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:44:14.7466667'}, {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S2141/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2141) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | SECTION 1. Section 5 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following clause:-
Fifty-fifth C, Any system or device used for purposes of storing electrical energy, and all supporting, ancillary or connected structures and devices; furthermore, suc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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