Massachusetts

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition of Steven Owens and Vanna Howard for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop statutory and regulatory framework to address the setting of rates by insurance companies for properties with affordability restrictions. Financial Services.

For legislation to establish a temporary moratorium on large scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems in the town of Worthington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation to further regulate the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Agriculture.

Relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation to authorize Nick Santos to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day and Jason M. Lewis (by vote of the town) that town of Stoneham police department be authorized to waive the maximum age requirement for original appointment of police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Anthony Morales be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

For legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

For legislation to create a task force to review and investigate financial scams across the commonwealth. Financial Services.

Relativerelative to mortgage financing matters.

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Relativerelative to credit union matters.

For legislation to create the environmental enforcement task force. The Judiciary.

For legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

For legislation to authorize municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

That the town of Leicester be authorized to continue the employment of Kenneth M. Antanavica as police chief of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for responding to recent federal actions

Relative to benefits for disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.