Massachusetts House Engrosses Local Bills, Advances State Vegetable Designation

The Massachusetts House moved through a brief routine session July 20, passing a dozen measures by unanimous voice vote in under 20 minutes.

Massachusetts Senate Engrosses Six Local Bills, Sends Campaign Finance Measure to Conference

Massachusetts Senate advances six local bills and sends campaign finance measure to conference in brief Monday session. The Senate, presided over by Senate President Karen E.

Massachusetts House Engrosses Local Bills, Advances State Vegetable Designation

The Massachusetts House moved through a brief routine session July 20, passing a dozen measures by unanimous voice vote in under 20 minutes.

Massachusetts Senate Passes Healthcare Worker Workplace Violence Bill

Massachusetts Senate passes landmark healthcare worker assault protection bill and advances $325 million economic development measure.

Massachusetts House Sends Energy Affordability Bill to Conference Committee

The Massachusetts House declined to concur with Senate changes to a wide-ranging energy bill and appointed a Conference Committee to resolve the impasse at its July 16 session. Representative Mark J.

Massachusetts House Votes 151-1 to Engross Sweeping Pet Welfare Overhaul

Massachusetts House votes 151-1 to engross a sweeping animal welfare omnibus banning household product animal testing.

Joint Committee on Public Service hears three home rule petitions at 22nd hearing

Massachusetts lawmakers heard testimony on home rule petitions to waive firefighter age limits and expand public retirement access at a July 14 Joint Committee on Public Service hearing. Co-chairs Representative Daniel J.

Massachusetts Senate Engrosses Five Bills, Enacts Three in Sunday Session

The Massachusetts Senate passed or engrossed seven bills and set two committee deadline extensions in a brief Sunday session July 13. Senate Minority Leader Bruce E.

Massachusetts House Passes Local Tax, Conservation, and Senior Relief Bills in Brief Session

Massachusetts House clears local tax, liquor, conservation, and senior relief bills in ten-minute Sunday session.

This Week in Legislature: Jul 5 - Jul 11

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