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• Chapter 1 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARYELLEN DEAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.44 ) Became law without Executive Approval, February 9, 2015
• Chapter 2 AN ACT ADDRESSING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET SHORTFALL (see House, No. H.52 ) Approved by the Governor, February 13, 2015
• Chapter 3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHELE SHUMAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.45 ) Approved by the Governor, February 20, 2015
• Chapter 4 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MATTHEW ARPANO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.16 ) Approved by the Governor, March 6, 2015
• Chapter 5 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT PATERWIC, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS (see House, No. H.48 ) Approved by the Governor, March 10, 2015
• Chapter 6 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES GOGUEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.10 ) Approved by the Governor, March 10, 2015
• Chapter 7 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR AUDREY GRAHAM SMITH, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.15 ) Approved by the Governor, March 10, 2015
• Chapter 8 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LISA CARLSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE POLICE (see House, No. H.46 ) Approved by the Governor, March 10, 2015
• Chapter 9 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID OGAR, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.50 ) Approved by the Governor, March 17, 2015
• Chapter 10 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.3333 ) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2015
• Chapter 11 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.3187 ) Approved by the Governor, April 9, 2015
• Chapter 12 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SIMON VALEDI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.64 ) Approved by the Governor, April 10, 2015
• Chapter 13 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SCITUATE TO ESTABLISH THE DATE OF ITS ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION (see House, No. H.55 ) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2015
• Chapter 14 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES O’BRIEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.18 ) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2015
• Chapter 15 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WESTWOOD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2370 ) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2015
• Chapter 16 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF READING HOME RULE CHARTER (see House, No. H.63 ) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2015
• Chapter 17 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SEWER COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF WAREHAM (see Senate, No. S.34 ) Approved by the Governor, May 1, 2015
• Chapter 18 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR EDWARD CONLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.3341 ) Approved by the Governor, May 1, 2015
• Chapter 19 AN ACT RELATIVE TO STATE PERSONNEL (see House, No. H.3353 ) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2015
• Chapter 20 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHRISTINE CHRZANOWSKI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see Senate, No. S.1917 ) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2015
• Chapter 21 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARLO CARTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.42 ) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2015
• Chapter 22 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOSEPH ESPOSITO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.3185 ) Approved by the Governor, May 8, 2015
• Chapter 23 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO PAY A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY TO CYNTHIA A. PENTA (ADREANI). (see House, No. H.3206 ) Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2015
• Chapter 24 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3330 ) Approved by the Governor, May 8, 2015
• Chapter 25 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3188 ) Approved by the Governor, May 8, 2015
• Chapter 26 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF NEWTON (see House, No. H.3324 ) Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2015
• Chapter 27 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR IGNACIO FARIAS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.3338 ) Approved by the Governor, May 21, 2015
• Chapter 28 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LISA RENAUD, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.2281 ) Approved by the Governor, May 21, 2015
• Chapter 29 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR STEVEN GOLER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.3205 ) Approved by the Governor, May 29, 2015
• Chapter 30 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEBORAH HAWKINS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE AUDITOR (see House, No. H.3204 ) Approved by the Governor, June 5, 2015
• Chapter 31 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELLEN CARLSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.39 ) Approved by the Governor, June 11, 2015
• Chapter 32 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RACHEL ZWETCHKENBAUM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.3190 ) Approved by the Governor, June 11, 2015
• Chapter 33 AN ACT AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE STADIUM AND ATHLETIC FIELD COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF MALDEN (see House, No. H.3194 ) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2015
• Chapter 34 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3186 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2015
• Chapter 35 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WENHAM TO PAY A CERTAIN UNPAID BILL (see Senate, No. S.1918 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2015
• Chapter 36 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF WORCESTER TO APPOINT THE CHAIR OF THE WORCESTER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (see Senate, No. S.29 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2015
• Chapter 37 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.3610 ) Approved by the Governor, June 23, 2015
• Chapter 38 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR THOMAS J. DOUCETTE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3358 ) Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2015
• Chapter 39 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIM QUITADAMO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3348 ) Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2015
• Chapter 40 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DENISE DELLAGROTTE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see Senate, No. S.1933 ) Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2015
• Chapter 41 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESSEX NORTH SHORE AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (see Senate, No. S.1919 ) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2015
• Chapter 42 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF ACTON FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2202 ) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2015
• Chapter 43 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MONTAGUE TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3370 ) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2015
• Chapter 44 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MONTAGUE TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3374 ) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2015
• Chapter 45 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR VALERIE LOIACONO DALEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3606 ) Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2015
• Chapter 46 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND SERIAL BOND REQUIREMENTS AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS (see House, No. H.3650 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 17, 2015
• Chapter 47 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE COMMUNITY EVENTS FUND IN THE TOWN OF WAREHAM (see Senate, No. S.1099 ) Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2015
• Chapter 48 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOHN J. MONAHAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see Senate, No. S.1969 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2015
• Chapter 49 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JANET MASLOWSKI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3364 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2015
• Chapter 50 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY OF LOWELL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3620 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2015
• Chapter 51 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO ACQUIRE TEMPORARY EASEMENTS OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE (see House, No. H.3627 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2015
• Chapter 52 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (see House, No. H.3671 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 53 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RAOUL SANTOS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MILITARY DIVISION (see House, No. H.3625 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 54 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CRAIG LINDBERG, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. H.3642 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 55 AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN REPORTS FOR OPIATE OVERDOSES (see House, No. H.3674 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 56 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF A CERTAIN TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF GROVELAND. (see House, No. H.3552 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 57 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE PRELIMINARY ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LYNN IN 2015. (see House, No. H.3693 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 58 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.3280 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MARION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT ON BIRD ISLAND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FOR NATURAL RESOURCE PURPOSES. (see House, No. H.3571 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 60 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN WELLIVER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see Senate, No. S.1954 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 61 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PENSION LIABILITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3670 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 62 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO USE CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND FOR PUBLIC WAY PURPOSES. (see House, No. H.3267 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 63 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENTS. (see House, No. H.3668 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 64 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO THE TOWN OF NORTH READING. (see House, No. H.66 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2015
• Chapter 65 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SALES TAX HOLIDAY IN 2015. (see House, No. H.3659 ) Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2015
• Chapter 66 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF EASTHAM (see House, No. H.3651 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2015
• Chapter 67 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOURNE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT OVER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see Senate, No. S.33 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2015
• Chapter 68 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH TO DESIGNATE A CHECK-OFF ON ITS TAX BILLS. (see Senate, No. S.23 ) Approved by the Governor, August 21, 2015
• Chapter 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA TO MAKE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS TO PRIVATE WAYS AND ASSESS BETTERMENTS (see Senate, No. S.1939 ) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2015
• Chapter 70 AN ACT RELATIVE TO POLLING PLACES IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH. (see House, No. H.3616 ) Approved by the Governor, August 28, 2015
• Chapter 71 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LONG TERM LEASE OF THE FORMER ANAWAN SCHOOL IN THE TOWN OF REHOBOTH. (see House, No. H.1846 ) Approved by the Governor, August 28, 2015
• Chapter 72 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF TOPSFIELD TO APPOINT THE TOWN CLERK. (see Senate, No. S.1949 ) Approved by the Governor, August 28, 2015
• Chapter 73 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHELA T. PAONE-STUART, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.3609 ) Approved by the Governor, August 28, 2015
• Chapter 74 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LINDA VITT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.3703 ) Approved by the Governor, August 28, 2015
• Chapter 75 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER TO LEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE BRIDGEWATER VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2125, INC. (see House, No. H.3360 ) Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2015
• Chapter 76 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSBURG TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIREFIGHTER PAUL SANDERSON. (see House, No. H.3191 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 77 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT AN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF ESSEX. (see House, No. H.3559 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 78 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF DEAN M. CASBARRA AS A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT. (see House, No. H.3574 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 79 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JEREMY BRAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3657 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 80 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAULA CAMPBELL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.3652 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 81 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF WESTFIELD TO GRANT A SUPERANNUATION RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO LYNDA CAVANAUGH. (see Senate, No. S.1920 ) Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2015
• Chapter 82 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF HULL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.3596 ) Approved by the Governor, September 17, 2015
• Chapter 83 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF IPSWICH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.1948 ) Approved by the Governor, September 17, 2015
• Chapter 84 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFICIALS. (see House, No. H.3585 ) Approved by the Governor, September 18, 2015
• Chapter 85 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM. (see House, No. H.3269 ) Approved by the Governor, September 25, 2015
• Chapter 86 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE STATE-BOSTON RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO THE BOSTON RETIREMENT SYSTEM. (see House, No. H.3612 ) Approved by the Governor, September 25, 2015
• Chapter 87 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEWTON. (see House, No. H.3563 ) Approved by the Governor, September 25, 2015
• Chapter 88 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH (see Senate, No. S.1942 ) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2015
• Chapter 89 AN ACT REDUCING THE SIZE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. H.3329 ) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2015
• Chapter 90 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A 4-YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCILOR OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. H.3680 ) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2015
• Chapter 91 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A 4-YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. H.3558 ) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2015
• Chapter 92 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPOINTED TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF HOLYOKE. (see House, No. H.3734 ) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2015
• Chapter 93 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF TISBURY. (see House, No. H.3619 ) Approved by the Governor, October 2, 2015
• Chapter 94 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF DIGHTON. (see House, No. H.3615 ) Approved by the Governor, October 2, 2015
• Chapter 95 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WENDY SAVARY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE. (see House, No. H.3750 ) Approved by the Governor, October 2, 2015
• Chapter 96 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARIAN GRANT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3751 ) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2015
• Chapter 97 AN ACT INCREASING THE EXPENDITURE LIMIT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REVOLVING FUND IN THE TOWN OF SOMERSET (see House, No. H.3573 ) Passed over veto, October 9, 2015
• Chapter 98 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF STURBRIDGE TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.30 ) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2015
• Chapter 99 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF AUDITOR IN THE CITY OF WOBURN FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3354 ) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2015
• Chapter 100 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHIRLEY BRATHWAITE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.3705 ) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2015
• Chapter 101 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TOPSFIELD TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.1947 ) Approved by the Governor, October 16, 2015
• Chapter 102 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT (see Senate, No. S.46 ) Approved by the Governor, October 16, 2015
• Chapter 103 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3716 ) Approved by the Governor, October 16, 2015
• Chapter 104 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MELROSE TO GRANT LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3713 ) Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2015
• Chapter 105 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3710 ) Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2015
• Chapter 106 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MONTAGUE TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3369 ) Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2015
• Chapter 107 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE CREDITED TO THE HOUSING PRESERVATION AND STABILIZATION TRUST FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016. (see House, No. H.3673 ) Approved by the Governor, October 23, 2015
• Chapter 108 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EXPEDITED HEARINGS REGARDING THE FINAL CLASSIFICATION OF SEX OFFENDERS. (see House, No. H.3669 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2015
• Chapter 109 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN INTERNAL SPECIAL AUDIT UNIT IN THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.3666 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2015
• Chapter 110 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MAUREEN TABLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see Senate, No. S.2006 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2015
• Chapter 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY. (see House, No. H.3586 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2015
• Chapter 112 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMMITMENTS OF PERSONS FOUND INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL OR NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF MENTAL ILLNESS. (see House, No. H.3672 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 113 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF ABINGTON. (see Senate, No. S.1996 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 114 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM. (see House, No. H.3745 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 115 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR VICKIE MYERS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.51 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 116 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KENNETH BASCOMB, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2009 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 117 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHANNON GRIFFIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. H.3791 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 118 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF EILEEN O’CONNOR BERNAL TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE. (see House, No. H.3816 ) Approved by the Governor, October 30, 2015
• Chapter 119 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.3829 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, November 2, 2015
• Chapter 120 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN FOR THE TOWN OF BRIMFIELD (see Senate, No. S.22 ) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2015
• Chapter 121 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN METHENY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.1998 ) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2015
• Chapter 122 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA IN THE DORCHESTER SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON IN MEMORY OF TROOPER MARK S. CHARBONNIER AND DEPUTY SHERIFF SGT. RICHARD "RICKY" DEVER (see House, No. H.692 ) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2015
• Chapter 123 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE THOMAS P. KENNEDY SPINAL CORD INJURY TRUST FUND. (see Senate, No. S.2019 ) Approved by the Governor, November 6, 2015
• Chapter 124 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.2339 ) Passed over veto, November 5, 2015
• Chapter 125 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF A TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE (see Senate, No. S.1961 ) Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2015
• Chapter 126 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEBORAH CLAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3764 ) Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2015
• Chapter 127 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE (see Senate, No. S.1962 ) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2015
• Chapter 128 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FALSE REPRESENTATION OF MILITARY STATUS (see House, No. H.1641 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 129 AN ACT RELATIVE TO GRAVE MARKERS TO COMMEMORATE THE GRAVE OF A VETERAN, POLICE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER (see House, No. H.1306 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 130 AN ACT PROVIDING FURTHER PENALTIES FOR INTENTIONAL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO A GRAVESTONE OR OTHER GRAVE MARKER (see House, No. H.1600 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 131 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF COMMEMORATIVE FLAG HOLDERS FROM THE GRAVES OF VETERANS AND CERTAIN POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL (see House, No. H.3173 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 132 AN ACT PROVIDING FREE ACCESS TO CERTAIN PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS (see House, No. H.3243 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 133 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CAROL GULINO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION (see House, No. H.3591 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 134 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE LANCE CORPORAL ANDREW J. ZABIEREK MEMORIAL BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD (see House, No. H.2937 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 135 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE PFC ALVIN RICHARD GALE MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3083 ) Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2015
• Chapter 136 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL. (see House, No. H.3798 ) Approved by the Governor, November 24, 2015
• Chapter 137 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN COSTS REGARDING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND SYSTEMS (see House, No. H.3835 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2015
• Chapter 138 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.3836 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2015
• Chapter 139 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTON TO USE WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION LAND FOR PUBLIC WAY PURPOSES (see House, No. H.3340 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2015
• Chapter 140 An Act relative to the taking of property by eminent domain by the Medway Redevelopment Authority (see House, No. H.3361 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2015
• Chapter 141 AN ACT CLEARING TITLES TO FORECLOSED PROPERTIES (see Senate, No. S.2015 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2015
• Chapter 142 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (see House, No. H.3772 ) Approved by the Governor, December 2, 2015
• Chapter 143 AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW THE POSITIONS OF PATROLMAN, SERGEANT AND LIEUTENANT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF MAYNARD. (see House, No. H.3331 ) Approved by the Governor, December 3, 2015
• Chapter 144 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF HUDSON AS THE CAPTAIN SETH R. MICHAUD MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3592 ) Approved by the Governor, December 3, 2015
• Chapter 145 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAREHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.1931 ) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2015
• Chapter 146 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A 3-MEMBER BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE TOWN OF CHARLEMONT. (see House, No. H.3635 ) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2015
• Chapter 147 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN BY ADDING ADDITIONAL ALTERNATE MEMBERS ON CERTAIN BOARDS. (see House, No. H.3682 ) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2015
• Chapter 148 AN ACT PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVES IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST. (see House, No. H.3758 ) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2015
• Chapter 149 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WESTWOOD FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAWS. (see House, No. H.3198 ) Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2015
• Chapter 150 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see Senate, No. S.1929 ) Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2015
• Chapter 151 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALBERT P. MANZI, III FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR APPLYING FOR CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (see House, No. H.2272 ) Approved by the Governor, December 11, 2015
• Chapter 152 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LYNN TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2038 ) Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2015
• Chapter 153 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAYLAND TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3722 ) Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2015
• Chapter 154 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE MARLBOROUGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3377 ) Approved by the Governor, December 17, 2015
• Chapter 155 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE WILLIAMS-ROCKWELL EDUCATIONAL GIFT FUND IN THE CITY OF GARDNER (see House, No. H.3565 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 156 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA TO EMPLOY ALBERT B. BEARDSLEY AS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.3859 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 157 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 1 SEASONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO AN ANNUAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3740 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 158 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 3 LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3739 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 159 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JANE MIHALICH, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (see House, No. H.3852 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 160 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMIE JOHNSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.3843 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 161 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LUCIA R. DIAS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE BRISTOL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.3840 ) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2015
• Chapter 162 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TAX STATUS OF CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY A HOUSING AUTHORITY WITHIN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE (see House, No. H.3867 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2015
• Chapter 163 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE 2ND SUNDAY IN JUNE ANNUALLY AS MASSACHUSETTS RACE AMITY DAY (see House, No. H.2745 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2015
• Chapter 164 AN ACT RELATIVE TO GROUP MARKETING PLANS (see House, No. H.3922 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2015
• Chapter 165 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN AND SPECIAL STATE ELECTIONS HELD IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH (see House, No. H.59 ) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2016
• Chapter 166 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2075 ) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2016
• Chapter 167 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE TOWN OF STONEHAM. (see House, No. H.3375 ) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2016
• Chapter 168 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD TO HOLD LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.1924 ) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2016
• Chapter 169 AN ACT DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR ROBERT J. BUTTS, III. (see House, No. H.3763 ) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2016
• Chapter 170 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TURNERS FALLS FIRE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN FUNDS. (see House, No. H.1853 ) Approved by the Governor, January 14, 2016
• Chapter 171 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY. (see House, No. H.3325 ) Approved by the Governor, January 14, 2016