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The town of Shrewsbury wants to offer tax breaks to more homeowners. They are asking the state for permission to raise the property value limit for who can qualify for these discounts. The town has already voted in favor of this change, and now they just need the state government to make it official.
The town of Bourne wants to allow one new liquor store to open, but they need permission from the state to do so. Lawmakers are currently deciding whether to approve this request.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3890) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to amending death and disability compensation for members of the armed forces and the organized militia of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
A communication from the Fall River District Registry of Deeds (see Section 2KKK of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its plan for expenditure for technological improvements from the County Registers Technological Fund [copies of the communication were forwarded to the committees on Ways and Means and Post Audit and Oversight, as required by said law]. Currently in House.
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4163) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to including accessory dwelling units in subsidized housing inventory. Housing.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2398) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations. Transportation.
By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3438) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to designate the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (pursuant to line item 4000-0005 of Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws) submitting its Safe and Successful Youth Initiative FY24 report
By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4444) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) relative to a real property exemption for disabled persons in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 80 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its report on the needs of MassHealth enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease and the adequacy of available covered medications, treatments and health care services. Currently in House.
An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land to the town of Bolton, the town of Lancaster or a municipal utility serving the town of Bolton or the town of Lancaster. Currently in House.
