Massachusetts Senate passes Medford civil service exemption, multiple local bills in brief session

The Massachusetts Senate passed more than a dozen local bills on unanimous voice votes at its August 20 session, including a civil service exemption for the Medford police chief and deputy chief. Senate Minority Leader Bruce E.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Local Bills, Adjourns to Thursday in Brief Session

The Massachusetts Senate cleared a slate of local bills in a brief session August 20, adjourning to Thursday with no floor debate.

Massachusetts House passes Natick police age-waiver bills and local charter measures

Massachusetts House passes Natick police age-waiver bills and a raft of local measures in brief informal session.

Massachusetts Senate passes six local bills, two easement releases in brief session

The Massachusetts Senate passed six local bills and released two property easements in a brief formal session Monday without debate.

Massachusetts Senate passes hot-work safety law for fallen Boston firefighters

Massachusetts Senate passes hot-work safety overhaul honoring two firefighters killed in 2014.

Massachusetts House Passes Local Bills for Wrentham, Hopkinton, and Medford in Brief Session

The Massachusetts House passed a slate of local and special legislation bills in a brief August 13 session lasting roughly eight minutes. The House enacted House Bill 4269, exempting from taxation real estate owned by the surviving spouse of Wrentham Deputy Chief George C.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Charity Alcohol Auction and Credit Union Bills

Massachusetts Senate clears charity alcohol auction and credit union director pay bills in brief Monday session.

Massachusetts House engrosses bill naming official state sedimentary structure

The Massachusetts House passed legislation designating an official state sedimentary structure during a brief informal session August 10.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Walpole, Newton Bills in Brief Procedural Session

The Massachusetts Senate passed four bills and ordered two more to third reading in a brief August 6 floor session before adjourning to meet again Monday.

Massachusetts Senate passes Boston age-waiver, Pittsfield charter bills in brief session

The Massachusetts Senate passed two local bills and advanced a Marion liquor license measure in a brief session Tuesday.

Massachusetts House Advances Bellingham Charter, Easthampton Licensing Bills in Brief Session

Massachusetts House advances local bills and extends Transportation Committee deadline in short informal session. The House met briefly on August 4, adopting a resolution filed by Representatives Michelle L.

Massachusetts Senate passes nine land-taking bills 39-0 in single session

Massachusetts Senate clears nine land-taking bills unanimously in a single Thursday session.

Massachusetts Conference Committee Convenes to Reconcile Competing Pet Welfare Bills

Massachusetts lawmakers open conference negotiations on dual pet equity and safety bills.

Massachusetts Panel Hears Jesse's Law Bill Requiring Bystanders to Call 911

Massachusetts lawmakers take testimony on Jesse's Law, a bill that would require bystanders to call 911 at life-threatening emergencies. The Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard H5437 on July 31, the panel's final hearing of the term, co-chaired by Representative Michael S.