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• Chapter 1 AN ACT REGULATING SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3654) Approved by the Governor, January 14, 2016
• Chapter 2 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE NANTUCKET HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.3618) Approved by the Governor, January 15, 2016
• Chapter 3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE (see Senate, No. S.2037) Approved by the Governor, January 20, 2016
• Chapter 4 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN CONTRACTS (see House, No. H.3343) Approved by the Governor, January 20, 2016
• Chapter 5 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TINA JENNINGS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.2095) Approved by the Governor, January 20, 2016
• Chapter 6 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DALTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.1927) Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2016
• Chapter 7 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MOUNT WASHINGTON TO ESTABLISH, OWN AND OPERATE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES AND TO ISSUE BONDS OR NOTES THEREFOR (see Senate, No. S.1978) Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2016
• Chapter 8 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CIVIL COMMITMENTS FOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (see House, No. H.3956) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2016
• Chapter 9 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RECERTIFICATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 TAX RATE FOR THE TOWN OF HOLBROOK (see House, No. H.3951) Approved by the Governor, January 27, 2016
• Chapter 10 AN ACT EXTENDING A CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIORS IN THE TOWN OF SUDBURY (see House, No. H.3890) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 11 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OFF-STREET PARKING BOARD IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER (see Senate, No. S.2012) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 12 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF CONSTABLE IN THE TOWN OF CARVER (see Senate, No. S.1926) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 13 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.3634) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 14 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORFOLK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF CHARLES H. STONE, JR. (see House, No. H.3197) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 15 An ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY. (see House, No. H.3646) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 16 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JENNIFER FITZGIBBON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3902) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 17 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELIZABETH MISSETT BROWNING, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3913) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 18 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORFOLK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF COLEMAN BUSHNELL (see House, No. H.3196) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 19 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY (see House, No. H.3645) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 20 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SELECTMEN – TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY (see House, No. H.3883) Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2016
• Chapter 21 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF HARDWICK (see House, No. H.3865) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 22 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE (see House, No. H.3601) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 23 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE (see House, No. H.3600) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 24 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOUSING IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE (see House, No. H.3602) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 25 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSED ORDINANCES IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE (see House, No. H.3603) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 26 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SCITUATE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND (see House, No. H.3599) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 27 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO LEASE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3762) Approved by the Governor, February 4, 2016
• Chapter 28 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARK LAND (see House, No. H.3819) Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2016
• Chapter 29 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.3691) Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2016
• Chapter 30 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JANAINA EURIQUES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.3900) Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2016
• Chapter 31 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING TANNING FACILITIES (see Senate, No. S.1994) Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2016
• Chapter 32 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LAKEVILLE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF TAUNTON. (see House, No. H.3789) Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2016
• Chapter 33 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEDHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3372) Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2016
• Chapter 34 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROGER SWEENEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2035) Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2016
• Chapter 35 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN OVERPASS IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE PATROLMAN EDWARD JOAQUIN MEMORIAL OVERPASS (see House, No. H.3794) Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2016
• Chapter 36 AN ACT RELATIVE TO JURIES AND THE OFFICE OF JURY COMMISSIONER. (see House, No. H.1354) Approved by the Governor, February 10, 2016
• Chapter 37 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON TO GRANT 6 LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3695) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 38 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JARED FORGUES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2084) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 39 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN STATE ENTITIES (see Senate, No. S.2083) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 40 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3719) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 41 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHEFFIELD TO APPOINT CERTAIN MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (see House, No. H.3749) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 42 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE AS THE LOUIS KARRAS MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3795) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2016
• Chapter 43 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND DISPATCH CENTER FOR THE CITY OF REVERE AND THE TOWN OF WINTHROP. (see House, No. H.3365) Approved by the Governor, February 17, 2016
• Chapter 44 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORWOOD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3684) Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2016
• Chapter 45 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE. (see House, No. H.3604) Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2016
• Chapter 46 An Act authorizing the merger of the Annawon Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America into the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America (see Senate, No. S.2041) Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2016
• Chapter 47 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF THOMAS AUSTIN. (see Senate, No. S.1941) Approved by the Governor, March 3, 2016
• Chapter 48 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY (see House, No. H.3934) Approved by the Governor, March 4, 2016
• Chapter 49 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FITCHBURG TO USE IMAGECAST PRECINCT TABULATORS AT A SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY (see House, No. H.3864) Approved by the Governor, March 4, 2016
• Chapter 50 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TEMPLETON DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER REUSE COMMITTEE (see Senate, No. S.1083) Approved by the Governor, March 4, 2016
• Chapter 51 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ERIC BURTON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. (see House, No. H.3823) Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2016
• Chapter 52 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SUBSTANCE USE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION (see House, No. H.4056) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2016
• Chapter 53 AN ACT TO COMPLY WITH THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT. (see House, No. H.3848) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 54 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE EAST BOSTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see Senate, No. S.1966) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 55 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HULL TO ISSUE CERTAIN BONDS FOR TERMS OF 30 YEARS. (see House, No. H.3855) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 56 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3880) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3768) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 58 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3769) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2016
• Chapter 59 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JESSE B. WALKER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see Senate, No. S.2129) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2016
• Chapter 60 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DIANE RANNO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION (see House, No. H.3744) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2016
• Chapter 61 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HELEN ANNESE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.3958) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2016
• Chapter 62 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DENISE MARTINEZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (see House, No. H.4017) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2016
• Chapter 63 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETINGS IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM (see House, No. H.3195) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2016
• Chapter 64 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE SUSPENSION (see Senate, No. S.2021) Approved by the Governor, March 30, 2016
• Chapter 65 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.1987) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2016
• Chapter 66 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOLTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3761) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2016
• Chapter 67 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO GRANT 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES AND 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3371) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2016
• Chapter 68 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BASKETBALL COURT IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE RICHARD "JAZZ" MAFFIE MEMORIAL BASKETBALL COURT (see House, No. H.2760) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2016
• Chapter 69 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL IN DARTMOUTH FIRE DISTRICT NUMBER TWO. (see House, No. H.3875) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2016
• Chapter 70 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4116) Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2016
• Chapter 71 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS AND SPECIAL STATE ELECTION IN THE TOWNS OF HULL, MARSHFIELD AND NORWELL (see House, No. H.4043) Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2016
• Chapter 72 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE STREET CLOSURE PERMITTING PROCESS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.3729) Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2016
• Chapter 73 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN TO GRANT 15 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3975) Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2016
• Chapter 74 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT FOTHERGILL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.4006) Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2016
• Chapter 75 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SOLAR ENERGY. (see Senate, No. S.1979) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2016
• Chapter 76 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE WEST ROXBURY SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE PAUL C. MCLAUGHLIN BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3636) Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2016
• Chapter 77 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING SURVIVORS’ PENSION BENEFITS AND QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS. (see House, No. H.3971) Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2016
• Chapter 78 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ROADS. (see House, No. H.4133) Approved by the Governor, April 14, 2016
• Chapter 79 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE SUNDAY PRECEDING THE THIRD MONDAY IN APRIL AS FIRST RESPONDER DAY. (see House, No. H.4161) Approved by the Governor, April 15, 2016
• Chapter 80 AN ACT REGULATING PRELIMINARY ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER. (see Senate, No. S.45) Approved by the Governor, April 15, 2016
• Chapter 81 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BRIAN SHEEHAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (see House, No. H.3921) Approved by the Governor, April 19, 2016
• Chapter 82 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FEE STABILIZATION FUND IN THE CITY OF EVERETT. (see House, No. H.3831) Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2016
• Chapter 83 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MAY AS THE OFFICIAL MONTH OF KINDNESS (see House, No. H.2747) Approved by the Governor, April 22, 2016
• Chapter 84 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BEDFORD TO GRANT 8 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3802) Approved by the Governor, April 22, 2016
• Chapter 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR NICOLE MEDINA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (see House, No. H.3874) Approved by the Governor, April 22, 2016
• Chapter 86 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN TRAFFIC ISLAND IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM AS THE FRANK MASSA MEMORIAL ISLAND (see House, No. H.3808) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2016
• Chapter 87 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL SCHOOL AS THE PAPPAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN (see House, No. H.2739) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2016
• Chapter 88 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE POSITION OF HIGHWAY SURVEYOR IN THE TOWN OF HANSON (see House, No. H.3738) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2016
• Chapter 89 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SAUGUS TO DESIGNATE A CHECK-OFF BOX ON ITS TAX BILLS FOR THE SAUGUS VETERANS RELIEF FUND (see House, No. H.4031) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2016
• Chapter 90 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DATE OF TOWN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3998) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2016
• Chapter 91 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE USE OF LEGAL COUNSEL BY THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3999) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2016
• Chapter 92 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.4000) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2016
• Chapter 93 AN ACT RELATIVE TO QUASI-JUDICIAL BOARDS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.4002) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2016
• Chapter 94 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.4001) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2016
• Chapter 95 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF STERLING TO GRANT CERTAIN NITROGEN LOADING EASEMENTS. (see House, No. H.3244) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2016
• Chapter 96 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE TOWN OF ACTON. (see House, No. H.3792) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2016
• Chapter 97 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF A CERTAIN RESTAURANT. (see Senate, No. S.2051) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2016
• Chapter 98 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LEANNA BABINEAU, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4123) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2016
• Chapter 99 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION. (see House, No. H.4022) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2016
• Chapter 100 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER (see House, No. H.3918) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 101 AN ACT AMENDING THE TOWN MANAGER ACT OF ARLINGTON AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENTS (see Senate, No. S.1934) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 102 AN ACT FURTHER DEFINING A QUORUM OF A PUBLIC BODY IN THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.2001) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 103 AN ACT DESIGNATING COURTROOM G WITHIN THE FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF ESSEX COUNTY IN THE CITY OF SALEM AS THE DAVID T. DOYLE COURTROOM (see Senate, No. S.866) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 104 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.2112) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 105 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DONNA JUAREZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.4055) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2016
• Chapter 106 AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT (see Senate, No. S.2206) Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2016
• Chapter 107 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHANNON WILKINS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4122) Approved by the Governor, May 17, 2016
• Chapter 108 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO ABATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TAXES (see House, No. H.3595) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2016
• Chapter 109 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4042) Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2016
• Chapter 110 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KELLI MURPHY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.4288) Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2016
• Chapter 111 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF SHIRLEY (see House, No. H.3784) Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2016
• Chapter 112 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (see House, No. H.3800) Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2016
• Chapter 113 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MIRANDA MARIE FLANAGAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4124) Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2016
• Chapter 114 AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE EXECUTIVE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3582) Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2016
• Chapter 115 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE PRICING (see House, No. H.4348) Approved by the Governor, May 31, 2016
• Chapter 116 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NANTUCKET MEMORIAL AIRPORT FUEL REVOLVING ACCOUNT. (see House, No. H.1858) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2016
• Chapter 117 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HARWICH. (see House, No. H.3708) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2016
• Chapter 118 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR EVELENA BROWN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. S.2238) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2016
• Chapter 119 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SIGNING OF WARRANTS FOR PAYMENT IN THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH. (see House, No. H.3641) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2016
• Chapter 120 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE TOWN GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH. (see House, No. H.3853) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2016
• Chapter 121 AN ACT TO IMPROVE PUBLIC RECORDS. (see House, No. H.4333) Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2016
• Chapter 122 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON TO GRANT 8 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2284) Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2016
• Chapter 123 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF HARWICH AS THE UNITED STATES NAVY LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE RALPH WALLACE BURNS MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3801) Approved by the Governor, June 17, 2016
• Chapter 124 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LAURIE GODWIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4189) Approved by the Governor, June 17, 2016
• Chapter 125 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4007) Approved by the Governor, June 17, 2016
• Chapter 126 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM. (see House, No. H.3977) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2016
• Chapter 127 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL. (see House, No. H.4425) Approved by the Governor, June 27, 2016
• Chapter 128 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OLMSTED PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND. (see House, No. H.4023) Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2016
• Chapter 129 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LAWRENCE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPING. (see House, No. H.3860) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2016
• Chapter 130 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE DISPOSITION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN. (see House, No. H.4131) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2016
• Chapter 131 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAUL SINKIEWICZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4035) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2016
• Chapter 132 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID J. SAULNIER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF’S OFFICE. (see House, No. H.4291) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2016
• Chapter 133 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 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.4450) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 134 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TRANSGENDER ANTI-DISCRIMINATION. (see Senate, No. S.2407) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 135 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE WEST FALMOUTH LIBRARY, INC. (see House, No. H.3976) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 136 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.3783) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 137 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LINCOLN TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3711) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 138 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PATRICIA BARRY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4266) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 139 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RICK FRENI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4267) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 140 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JEAN BARRON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY. (see House, No. H.4301) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2016
• Chapter 141 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HOUSING, OPERATIONS, MILITARY SERVICE, AND ENRICHMENT. (see House, No. H.4285) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 142 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE. (see House, No. H.4184) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 143 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ATHOL TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES. (see Senate, No. S.31) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 144 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FUND FOR RECAPTURED FUNDS FROM DEMOLITION LIENS OR RELATED GRANTS IN THE TOWN OF ATHOL. (see Senate, No. S.32) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 145 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND OF THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF REVERE TO THE CITY OF REVERE. (see Senate, No. S.2353) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 146 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see Senate, No. S.1983) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 147 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PELHAM TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF RAYMOND A. MURPHY, JR. AS FIRE CHIEF. (see House, No. H.3575) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 148 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD. (see House, No. H.3834) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 149 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM. (see House, No. H.3939) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 150 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JODI PARIS ANASTOS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE OPERATIONAL SERVICES DIVISION. (see Senate, No. S.2312) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 151 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTY STABILIZATION FUND. (see Senate, No. S.1064) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 152 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURES MADE TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE CANDIDATES BY CERTAIN COMMITTEES. (see House, No. H.541) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 153 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO USE CERTAIN LAND FOR ANY MUNICIPAL PURPOSE. (see House, No. H.4246) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 154 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NICKERSON STATE PARK. (see House, No. H.4451) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2016
• Chapter 155 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS. (see House, No. H.4512) Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2016
• Chapter 156 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR CERTAIN CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR OFFICE IN A STATE ELECTION (see House, No. H.542) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 157 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE FRAUD DETECTION REPORT. (see House, No. H.4496) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 158 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A FEASIBILITY REPORT ON THE INCLUSION OF SPOUSES AS PAID CAREGIVERS (see House, No. H.4499) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 159 AN ACT RELATIVE TO LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINICS (see House, No. H.4485) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 160 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS CHILD PSYCHIATRY ACCESS PROGRAM (see House, No. H.4487) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 161 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY (see House, No. H.4490) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 162 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE (see House, No. H.4486) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 163 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BELLINGHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.148) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 164 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MBTA FARE INCREASES (see House, No. H.4492) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 165 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND HELD FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES TO THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK AND MADAKET CONSERVATION TRUST FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.1935) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 166 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SEGREGATED RESERVE FUNDS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see Senate, No. S.1999) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 167 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHRISTOPHER MULLEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HAMPSHIRE SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.4292) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 168 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ERVING (see Senate, No. S.2227) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2016
• Chapter 169 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MUNICIPALITY REIMBURSEMENT (see House, No. H.4503) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 170 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE OF CERTAIN ELECTED INDIVIDUALS IN THE TOWN OF TYRINGHAM (see House, No. H.3649) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 171 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHELLE KANNLER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (see House, No. H.4437) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 172 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FEDERAL REAL ID LAW (see House, No. H.4488) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 173 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (see Senate, No. S.693) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 174 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN LEGAL NOTICES (see House, No. H.1566) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2016
• Chapter 175 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON (see House, No. H.4439) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2016
• Chapter 176 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SIMULCASTING AND RACING DAYS (see House, No. H.4459) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2016
• Chapter 177 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PAY EQUITY (see Senate, No. S.2119) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2016
• Chapter 178 AN ACT REGARDING GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES IN THE TOWN OF CARVER. (see Senate, No. S.1921) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2016
• Chapter 179 AN ACT AUTHORIZING NANTUCKET COUNTY TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET. (see Senate, No. S.1936) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2016
• Chapter 180 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WALPOLE TO GRANT 5 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3872) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2016
• Chapter 181 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3896) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2016
• Chapter 182 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELLEN ATKINSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4100) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2016
• Chapter 183 AN ACT RELATIVE TO LONG-TERM ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF LYME DISEASE (see House, No. H.4491) Passed over veto, July 31, 2016
• Chapter 184 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURES (see House, No. H.3611) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2016
• Chapter 185 AN ACT RELATIVE TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY (see Senate, No. S.1150) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2016
• Chapter 186 AN ACT DESIGNATING CERTAIN LANDS IN THE TOWN OF ADAMS FOR CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.1631) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2016
• Chapter 187 AN ACT REGULATING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES (see House, No. H.4570) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2016
• Chapter 188 AN ACT TO PROMOTE ENERGY DIVERSITY (see House, No. H.4568) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2016
• Chapter 189 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN PARCELS OF CONSERVATION LAND. (see Senate, No. S.2090) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 190 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME TO ACQUIRE LAND OF THE TOWN OF TOWNSEND. (see House, No. H.3748) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 191 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND HELD FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES TO THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. (see House, No. H.3892) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 192 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT IN CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF SALEM. (see House, No. H.3970) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 193 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE IN USE OF CERTAIN PARK LAND IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. (see House, No. H.4159) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 194 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT IN THE CITY OF CHICOPEE. (see House, No. H.4441) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 195 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PARK LAND. (see House, No. H.4464) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 196 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3344) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 197 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MAXIMUM AGE OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER. (see House, No. H.3686) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 198 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM. (see House, No. H.3881) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 199 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE SOMERVILLE MUNICIPAL JOB CREATION AND RETENTION TRUST. (see House, No. H.4303) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 200 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY USE OF THE CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WOBURN FOR CIVIC PURPOSES. (see Senate, No. S.2249) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 201 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO LEASE CERTAIN LAND. (see House, No. H.3818) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 202 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT OVER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF DRACUT (see House, No. H.4220) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 203 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MENDON TO RETURN A CERTAIN PARCEL IN THE TOWN OF MENDON TO JOHN D. GANNETT, JR. AND UTE D. GANNETT (see Senate, No. S.2250) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 204 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ROBIN REYES CAPITAL STABILIZATION FUND IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM (see House, No. H.4217) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 205 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ORLEANS TO AMEND A CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION (see House, No. H.4447) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 206 AN ACt AUTHORIZING THE CHANGE OF USE OF CERTAIN PARK LAND IN THE TOWN OF SOUTH HADLEY (see House, No. H.4379) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 207 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DISCLOSURE OF TOP CONTRIBUTORS FOR INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES OR ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS (see House, No. H.543) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 208 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO LEASE CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF HULL TO THE FRIENDS OF THE PARAGON CAROUSEL, INC. (see Senate, No. S.2219) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 209 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF CONCORD (see Senate, No. S.2272) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 210 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY (see Senate, No. S.2406) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 211 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMONWEALTH TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE AND THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO GRANT OR ASSIGN SEVERAL CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS TO THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2474) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 212 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT A WATER MAIN EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF BELLINGHAM (see Senate, No. S.2475) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 213 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FIRE SAFETY (see House, No. H.2112) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 214 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3560) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 215 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE HONORABLE ARTHUR J. LEWIS, JR. BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3637) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 216 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF GRAFTON TO THE NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY (see House, No. H.4388) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 217 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF STONEHAM (see House, No. H.4519) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 218 AN ACT MODERNIZING MUNICIPAL FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT (see House, No. H.4565) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2016
• Chapter 219 AN ACT RELATIVE TO JOB CREATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (see House, No. H.4569) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 11, 2016
• Chapter 220 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.4424) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 221 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTON TO TRANSFER CERTAIN LAND KNOWN AS CAT ROCK. (see House, No. H.4507) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 222 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTON TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF RECREATION LAND FROM THE RECREATION COMMISSION TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4508) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 223 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF BOURNE IN EXCHANGE FOR A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON TOWN LAND. (see House, No. H.4516) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 224 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD TO EXCHANGE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. H.3629) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 225 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY TO THE GREATER SPRINGFIELD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. (see House, No. H.3948) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 226 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH OVER A PORTION OF PILGRIM MEMORIAL STATE PARK. (see House, No. H.4515) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 227 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SALISBURY. (see Senate, No. S.1095) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 228 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF BOSTON TO THE HAITIAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE FRIENDS OF THE HUMBLES AND THE GREATER BOSTON NAZARENE COMPASSIONATE CENTER. (see Senate, No. S.1646) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 229 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF WESTFIELD TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4308) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 230 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO CONVERT CERTAIN PARK LAND AT EMERSON WIGHT PARK. (see House, No. H.4302) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 231 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO TRANSFER A PORTION OF PARK LAND AT RUTH ELIZABETH PARK FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT USE. (see House, No. H.4567) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 232 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH. (see House, No. H.4548) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 233 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HIV ASSOCIATED LIPODYSTROPHY SYNDROME TREATMENT. (see Senate, No. S.2137) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 234 AN ACT INCREASING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS. (see House, No. H.3895) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 235 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON. (see House, No. H.4423) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 236 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD TO DENISE T. CORMIER. (see House, No. H.4469) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 237 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD AND IN THE TOWN OF WINCHESTER. (see House, No. H.4518) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 238 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF NEW SALEM. (see House, No. H.4521) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 239 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT OVER CERTAIN PARK LAND TO THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.4540) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2016
• Chapter 240 AN ACT CONVEYING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND ON EAST FIRST STREET IN THE SOUTH BOSTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.4293) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2016
• Chapter 241 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND WITH THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON. (see House, No. H.4520) Approved by the Governor, August 12, 2016
• Chapter 242 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC. CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. (see House, No. H.4522) Approved by the Governor, August 12, 2016
• Chapter 243 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HOLYOKE TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ILLEGAL DUMPING. (see House, No. H.4262) Approved by the Governor, August 12, 2016
• Chapter 244 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF WOBURN FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES. (see House, No. H.3957) Approved by the Governor, August 12, 2016
• Chapter 245 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TAX EXEMPTION IN THE CITY OF CHELSEA. (see Senate, No. S.2268) Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2016
• Chapter 246 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWING AWAY AND STORAGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES. (see Senate, No. S.2452) Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2016
• Chapter 247 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.3617) Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2016
• Chapter 248 AN ACT PREVENTING ANIMAL SUFFERING AND DEATH (see Senate, No. S.2369) Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2016
• Chapter 249 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SALISBURY TO GRANT 5 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2201) Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2016
• Chapter 250 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO ESTABLISH THE SALEM HARBOR PORT AUTHORITY. (see House, No. H.4479) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 251 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BOAT LAUNCH IN THE TOWN OF SOMERSET AS THE WILLIAM AND HAROLD MEEHAN MEMORIAL BOAT LAUNCH. (see House, No. H.4538) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 252 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT ONE ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES AND ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. (see House, No. H.3891) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 253 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT ONE ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES AND ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND. (see Senate, No. S.2292) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 254 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WILLIAM HOROHOE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4480) Approved by the Acting Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 255 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. (see House, No. H.391) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2016
• Chapter 256 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3714) Approved by the Governor, September 2, 2016
• Chapter 257 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF WESTFIELD AS THE ALL WESTFIELD PATRIOTS BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. S.1839) Approved by the Governor, September 2, 2016
• Chapter 258 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTPORT TO INDEMNIFY THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR A CERTAIN RETIRED FIREFIGHTER. (see Senate, No. S.2086) Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2016
• Chapter 259 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE PLYMOUTH TRIAL COURT AS THE THERESE MURRAY TRIAL COURT. (see Senate, No. S.2420) Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2016
• Chapter 260 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE TOWN OF BILLERICA AS THE YANKEE DOODLE TOWN. (see House, No. H.4251) Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2016
• Chapter 261 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMIE MASCARELLO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.4481) Approved by the Governor, September 9, 2016
• Chapter 262 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTHWICK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF DAVID A. RICARDI. (see Senate, No. S.2189) Approved by the Governor, September 9, 2016
• Chapter 263 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see House, No. H.4316) Approved by the Governor, September 9, 2016
• Chapter 264 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT OF JARED MACDONALD, A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF BOURNE (see House, No. H.4359) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2016
• Chapter 265 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF GRAFTON FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER (see House, No. H.3973) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2016
• Chapter 266 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF NEWTON (see House, No. H.3885) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2016
• Chapter 267 AN ACT ESTABLISHING MASSACHUSETTS FARM-TO-SCHOOL MONTH AND COMMENDING FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (see House, No. H.2782) Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2016
• Chapter 268 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A 4-YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEST SPRINGFIELD. (see House, No. H.4433) Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2016
• Chapter 269 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE IN THE TOWN OF BECKET. (see Senate, No. S.2224) Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2016
• Chapter 270 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOSE VALENCIA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4579) Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2016
• Chapter 271 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPAL ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION ROADS IN THE TOWN OF NATICK. (see House, No. H.4446) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2016
• Chapter 272 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4337) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2016
• Chapter 273 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT GENERAL BY-LAWS. (see House, No. H.3924) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2016
• Chapter 274 AN ACT ESTABLISHING PEACE DAY IN THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2181) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 275 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TIMOTHY MCCARTHY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE. (see House, No. H.4597) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 276 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF DRACUT. (see House, No. H.4012) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 277 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4528) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 278 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4529) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 279 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4551) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 280 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM CLEANUP FUND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD. (see Senate, No. S.2096) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 281 AN ACT MAKING A CORRECTIVE CHANGE FOR A CERTAIN RESERVE FUND IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see House, No. H.4051) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2016
• Chapter 282 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PERMITTING THE TOWN OF HULL TO HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016. (see House, No. H.4663) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2016
• Chapter 283 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.4664) Approved (in part) by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 284 AN ACT CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE IN THE TOWN OF CARVER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A FINANCE DIRECTOR. (see Senate, No. S.2460) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 285 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CHARGES AND FEES IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON. (see Senate, No. S.2068) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 286 AN ACTAUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4238) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 287 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WENHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2291) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 288 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE HAMPDEN COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS. (see Senate, No. S.1080) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 289 AN ACT REGULATING NOTARIES PUBLIC TO PROTECT CONSUMERS AND THE VALIDITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF RECORDED INSTRUMENTS (see Senate, No. S.2064) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2016
• Chapter 290 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE TOM TETRAULT BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. S.2480) Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2016
• Chapter 291 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF DUDLEY. (see House, No. H.3778) Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2016
• Chapter 292 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ACTON TO GRANT 16 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4185) Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2016
• Chapter 293 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4418) Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2016
• Chapter 294 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PERSONAL SAVINGS. (see Senate, No. S.2374) Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2016
• Chapter 295 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT (see House, No. H.4364) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2016
• Chapter 296 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2091) Approved by the Governor, October 20, 2016
• Chapter 297 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE RECORKING OF WINE (see House, No. H.199) Approved by the Governor, October 20, 2016
• Chapter 298 AN ACT CREATING A SPECIAL COMMISSION STUDYING CUTTING, WELDING AND HOT WORK PROCESSES REGULATED BY THE STATE FIRE CODE (see House, No. H.4455) Approved by the Governor, October 20, 2016
• Chapter 299 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF WESTPORT. (see House, No. H.4589) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2016
• Chapter 300 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO GRANT 4 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4609) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2016
• Chapter 301 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT CLARK, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4641) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2016
• Chapter 302 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DONNA PAUL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2484) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2016
• Chapter 303 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A LANDFILL SOLAR SPECIAL REVENUE FUND IN THE TOWN OF DENNIS. (see House, No. H.4412) Approved by the Governor, October 28, 2016
• Chapter 304 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE IN THE TOWN OF LEE, THE TOWN OF LENOX OR THE TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE ACTING IN RELATION TO AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT. (see House, No. H.4598) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 305 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A YEAR-ROUND MARKET RATE RENTAL HOUSING TRUST FUND IN THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN. (see House, No. H.3742) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 306 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ORLEANS TO LEASE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. H.3664) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 307 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF NORTHBOROUGH. (see House, No. H.3715) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 308 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO GRANT 3 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4550) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 309 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MIDDLESEX CANAL COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4536) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2016
• Chapter 310 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BEVERLY TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.4586) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2016
• Chapter 311 AN ACT CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE OLD AND HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD AND LENGTHENING THE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION PERIOD FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (see House, No. H.4380) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2016
• Chapter 312 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHELSEA (see House, No. H.3569) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2016
• Chapter 313 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF A CERTAIN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF EAST LONGMEADOW (see House, No. H.4382) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 314 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO THE FOXBOROUGH HOUSING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.3938) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 315 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR AARON PAUL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2494) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 316 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KAREN TAVERNIER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see Senate, No. S.2498) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 317 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARY KATHERINE SHEEHAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.4704) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 318 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE LEASE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH (see House, No. H.3966) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2016
• Chapter 319 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WAREHAM RELATIVE TO THE TIME OF TOWN MEETING (see Senate, No. S.2483) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2016
• Chapter 320 AN ACT ELIMINATING SUB-PRECINCT 9A IN THE TOWN OF ANDOVER (see Senate, No. S.2368) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 321 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE (see House, No. H.4175) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 322 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF STURBRIDGE (see Senate, No. S.2355) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 323 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF ORANGE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.4025) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 324 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RHODAJA SHUBRICK, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.4642) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 325 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION ON MALNUTRITION PREVENTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS (see Senate, No. S.2499) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2016
• Chapter 326 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4717) Approved by the Governor, December 2, 2016
• Chapter 327 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF GRAFTON OVER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see Senate, No. S.2427) Approved by the Governor, December 2, 2016
• Chapter 328 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR NONDISCRIMINATION IN ACCESS TO ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION. (see House, No. H.4332) Approved by the Governor, December 2, 2016
• Chapter 329 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEBSTER TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4530) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2016
• Chapter 330 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR THERESA CASEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4729) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2016
• Chapter 331 AN ACT RELATIVE TO AMPHIBIOUS SIGHT-SEEING VEHICLE SAFETY. (see Senate, No. S.2473) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2016
• Chapter 332 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION TO CERTAIN DESIGNATED CAREGIVERS. (see House, No. H.3911) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2016
• Chapter 333 AN ACT TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO FARM ANIMALS (House, No. H.3930) Approved by the People at the State Election, November 8, 2016
• Chapter 334 AN ACT THE REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIJUANA ACT (see House, No. H.3932) Approved by the People at the State Election, November 8, 2016
• Chapter 335 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LITTLETON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4453) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2016
• Chapter 336 AN ACT REPEALING THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESERVE FUND IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD. (see Senate, No. S.2412) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2016
• Chapter 337 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH. (see House, No. H.4527) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2016
• Chapter 338 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF FREETOWN AS THE SENATOR JOAN M. MENARD OVERPASS. (see House, No. H.4628) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2016
• Chapter 339 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JENNIFER GAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.4366) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2016
• Chapter 340 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL CONTRACTS IN THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE (see Senate, No. S.2225) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2016
• Chapter 341 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERSECTION IN THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE AS THE SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER MIKE O. MAHER MEMORIAL INTERSECTION (see Senate, No. S.2165) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2016
• Chapter 342 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERSECTION IN THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE AS THE JAMES “TINY” BROWN MEMORIAL SQUARE (see House, No. H.4701) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2016
• Chapter 343 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4703) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2016
• Chapter 344 AN ACT RELATIVE TO FIREFIGHTERS IN THE TOWN OF CONCORD (see House, No. H.3878) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 345 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES IN THE TOWN OF WESTWOOD (see House, No. H.4573) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 346 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF BOLTON. (see House, No. H.4602) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 347 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERSECTION UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER. (see House, No. H.4607) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 348 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE IN THE CITY OF LOWELL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4714) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 349 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ENISE PIERRE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4735) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 350 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE COMMISSION ON POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AS THE ELLEN STORY COMMISSION ON POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. (see Senate, No. S.2458) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2016
• Chapter 351 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA AND MARIHUANA (see House, No. H.4326) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2016
• Chapter 352 AN ACT INCREASING CERTAIN SNOW REMOVAL PENALTIES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.3326) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2016
• Chapter 353 AN ACT AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT OF SEWER BETTERMENTS AND PRIVILEGE FEES IN THE TOWN OF SALISBURY (see Senate, No. S.2481) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2016
• Chapter 354 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO ABATE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TAXES (see House, No. H.4339) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2016
• Chapter 355 AN ACT FACILITATING URBAN REDEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF QUINCY (see House, No. H.4739) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2016
• Chapter 356 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVERETT TO ESTABLISH A LINKAGE FEE REVOLVING FUND. (see House, No. H.4754) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 357 AN ACT PROVIDING THAT FUTURE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE FORCE IN THE TOWN OF SHARON SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4338) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 358 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FUND. (see House, No. H.4375) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 359 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE INTEREST RATE ON SEWER ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON. (see House, No. H.3561) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 360 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TISBURY TO CONVERT CERTAIN 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.4594) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 361 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD. (see House, No. H.4003) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 362 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET RELATIVE TO NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF TOWN MEETING WARRANTS. (see House, No. H.4318) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 363 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON HYDRANTS AND CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. (see Senate, No. S.2124) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 364 AN ACT CORRECTING A PROCEDURAL OMISSION REGARDING ACTIONS AGAINST CERTAIN DECEDENTS UNDER THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE. (see House, No. H.1194) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 365 AN ACT AUTHORIZING TIMOTHY KING TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4580) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 366 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MICHAEL LOCKE TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4581) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2017
• Chapter 367 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (see House, No. H.4774) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 368 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD. (see House, No. H.4763) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 369 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPOINTED HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT IN THE TOWN OF PLYMPTON. (see House, No. H.4531) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 370 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CECILE FERRIE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.4249) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 371 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR IRENE CARR, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE. (see House, No. H.4556) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 372 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HENRY CLODIUS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.4732) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 373 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.4468) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 374 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENIOR MEANS-TESTED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION IN THE TOWN OF CONCORD (see House, No. H.4473) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 375 AN ACT CONCERNING LONG-TERM HOMEOWNERS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.4571) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2017
• Chapter 376 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET TO SERVE AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS (see House, No. H.4319) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 377 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS GARY SIBILIA AND DAVID GENDRON (see House, No. H.4263) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 378 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF MILTON TO APPOINT THE POLICE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4014) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 379 N ACT RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF APPOINTED COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD (see House, No. H.4583) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 380 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.4746) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 381 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM PROMOTION FUND IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD (see Senate, No. S.2500) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 382 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERKS IN THE CITY OF GARDNER (see Senate, No. S.2002) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 383 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY WATER TO THE TOWN OF NORTH READING (see House, No. H.4743) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 384 AN ACT RATIFYING CERTAIN BY-LAWS IN THE TOWN OF EASTON (see House, No. H.4738) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 385 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH (see House, No. H.3968) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 386 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPOINTED TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF WEST BOYLSTON (see House, No. H.4761) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 387 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS BY THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE (see House, No. H.4346) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 388 AN ACT PROVIDING THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4715) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 389 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD (see House, No. H.4526) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 390 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE TOWN OF KINGSTON (see House, No. H.4712) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2017
• Chapter 391 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SEWER SERVICES TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHARON. (see House, No. H.4733) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 392 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SELECTION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEEPERSONS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF AGAWAM. (see Senate, No. S.2397) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 393 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF BECKET ON MAY 16, 2015. (see House, No. H.4756) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 394 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF BLANDFORD. (see House, No. H.4449) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 395 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4585) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 396 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTHAMPTON TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2526) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 397 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEBORAH MCNAMARA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION. (see House, No. H.4772) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 398 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WOBURN TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4708) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 399 AN ACT CREATING UNIFORM BEACH WARNINGS. (see Senate, No. S.1956) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 400 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NATUROPATHY. (see Senate, No. S.2335) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 401 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SELF-STORAGE INSURANCE. (see Senate, No. S.2233) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 402 AN ACT RELATIVE TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENT. (see Senate, No. S.2517) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 403 AN ACT CREATING A MUNICIPAL SERVICES FACILITY MITIGATION FUND FOR THE TOWN OF ANDOVER. (see Senate, No. S.2511) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 404 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN RECORD KEEPING AT THE REGISTRIES OF DEEDS. (see House, No. H.3862) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 405 AN ACT RELATIVE TO INITIATIVE PETITIONS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD. (see House, No. H.4785) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 406 AN ACT RENAMING THE MASSACHUSETTS AIDS FUND TO BE CALLED THE STATE PUBLIC HEALTH HIV AND HEPATITIS FUND. (see House, No. H.3960) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 407 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK ACT. (see House, No. H.4775) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 408 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD. (see House, No. H.4783) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 409 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH. (see House, No. H.4411) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 410 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REFERENDUM PROCEDURES IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD. (see House, No. H.4784) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 411 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE HAMPSHIRE-FRANKLIN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. (see House, No. H.1867) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 412 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4747) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 413 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WAYLAND FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4749) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 414 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4718) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 415 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 1 SEASONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO AN ANNUAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES AND TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4776) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 416 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIRSTEN PARISI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. (see House, No. H.4768) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 417 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR NEREIDA PRATS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see Senate, No. S.2506) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 418 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LAURA GUILLERMO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. S.2532) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 419 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RONALD FRIEL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4773) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 420 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEK LEE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4736) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 421 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RICHARD HASBROUCK, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2533) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 422 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ALICIA HARMON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4730) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 423 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE THREE RIVERS FIRE DISTRICT TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MICHAEL MATTHIEU. (see House, No. H.4741) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 424 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4306) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 425 AN ACT EXEMPTING OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF GRAFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4603) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 426 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO GRANT 15 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4786) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 427 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE IN THE TOWN OF WINTHROP FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4724) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 428 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE HAMPDEN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AS THE RODERICK L. IRELAND COURTHOUSE. (see House, No. H.3643) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 429 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM. (see House, No. H.4744) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 430 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A QUORUM FOR TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM. (see House, No. H.4745) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 431 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR APPOINTED MUNICIPAL ASSESSORS, TREASURERS AND COLLECTORS. (see House, No. H.1832) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 432 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEMBERSHIP IN REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITIES. (see House, No. H.3028) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2017
• Chapter 433 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LEAH REED, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4771) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 434 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WINDSOR TO REINSTATE POLICE CHIEF THOMAS J. BARNABY. (see Senate, No. S.2281) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 435 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF AMESBURY TO ISSUE 3 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2508) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 436 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WHATELY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIREFIGHTER PETER HANNUM. (see House, No. H.4587) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 437 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF HAWLEY. (see Senate, No. S.2322) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 438 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF NORWELL. (see House, No. H.4646) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 439 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SILVER LAKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF KINGSTON. (see House, No. H.4555) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 440 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICER JOHN R. BUSBY, JR. OF THE FALMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT. (see House, No. H.4476) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 441 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEERFIELD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION. (see House, No. H.4596) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 442 AN ACT AUTHORIZING QUINCY COLLEGE TO CONFER BACCALAUREATE DEGREES. (see House, No. H.4403) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 443 AN ACT REQUIRING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN SCHOOLS. (see Senate, No. S.2449) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 444 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF THE SURVIVING BENEFICIARY OF FRANCIS X. NOE. (see House, No. H.3777) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 445 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ABINGTON. (see Senate, No. S.2496) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 446 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHALONDA HALL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2519) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 447 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SERVING WINE IN PRIVATE CLUBS. (see Senate, No. S.2244) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 448 AN ACT PROMOTING ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE ADOPTION. (see Senate, No. S.2505) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 449 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BOAT LAUNCH AREA IN THE TOWN OF PELHAM AS THE WILLIAM E. PULA FISHING AREA. (see Senate, No. S.2516) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 450 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE NAVY CROSS RECIPIENT PFC ALVIN RICHARD GALE, USMC MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.4153) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 451 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NEW BEDFORD POLICE ASSOCIATION. (see House, No. H.4734) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 452 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF AQUINNAH AND CHILMARK. (see House, No. H.4372) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 453 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE RESERVE FUND FOR CREDIT UNIONS. (see House, No. H.4193) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 454 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS. (see House, No. H.4195) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 455 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE WESTFIELD DIVISION OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF WESTERN HAMPDEN AS THE JOHN M. GREANEY COURTHOUSE. (see House, No. H.1642) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 456 AN ACT PROTECTING BICYCLISTS IN BICYCLE LANES. (see House, No. H.3072) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 457 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE POSTING OF A SECURITY FOR SEIZED ANIMALS IN CRUELTY CASES. (see House, No. H.1220) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 458 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN NONPROFIT CHARITABLE CORPORATIONS TO ACCEPT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DONATIONS FOR SERVICE AT CERTAIN FUNDRAISING EVENTS. (see House, No. H.248) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 459 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PULMONARY HYPERTENSION TASK FORCE. (see House, No. H.4121) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 460 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. (see House, No. H.169) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 461 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE LANCE CORPORAL ALEXANDER ARREDONDO AND BRIAN ARREDONDO MEMORIAL BRIDGE.ertain bridge in the city of Boston as the Lance Corporal Alexander Arredondo and Brian Arredondo memorial bridge (see House, No. H.4588) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 462 AN ACT DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE SALEM REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (see House, No. H.2837) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 463 AN ACT RECONCILING INCONSISTENT STATUTORY AUDIT SCHEDULES. (see House, No. H.4720) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017
• Chapter 464 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. (see House, No. H.4770) Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2017