Massachusetts

Substituted by the House, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 4503) [Local Approval Received]. November 24, 2025.

That the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Jean E. Roseney a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Relative to notices of violation for parking enforcement in the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3134).

That the town of Eastham be authorized to impose a 3% real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

That the town of Brookline be authorized to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation to establish the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank. Revenue.

That the town of Lexington be authorized to establish a surcharge on certain residential development activities for the purpose of funding the creation of community housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

That the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions. Revenue.

That the town of Falmouth be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in said town for the purpose of funding affordable housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation relative to class 3 electric bicycles. Transportation.

That the city of Easthampton be authorized the issue 8 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Relative to senior property tax credits. Revenue.

For legislation to establish a task force to improve enforcement of existing laws governing motorized bicycles, motorized scooters, electric bicycles and mopeds and implement fines for certain offenses. Transportation.

For legislation to increase the threshold for requiring formal bidding processes for governmental bodies, including municipalities and regional school districts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

That the town of Nantucket be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

That the town of Weston be authorized to grant an additional license for sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition of Kristin E. Kassner, Bruce E. Tarr and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and study pedestrians safety through moped law enforcement. Transportation.