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• Chapter 1 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOY COCHRAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. S.5 ) Approved by the Governor, January 24, 2019
• Chapter 2 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARC WEDGEWORTH, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see Senate, No. S.6 ) Approved by the Governor, January 24, 2019
• Chapter 3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAMELA GELLAR, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. H.75 ) Approved by the Governor, February 11, 2019
• Chapter 4 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TIFFANY GIBB, AN EMPLOYEE AT TEWKSBURY HOSPITAL. (see Senate, No. S.20 ) Approved by the Governor, February 21, 2019
• Chapter 5 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.3506 A) Approved by the Governor, March 29, 2019
• Chapter 6 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.3638 ) Approved by the Governor, March 29, 2019
• Chapter 7 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PIERRE RICHARD NORTELUS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.23 ) Approved by the Governor, April 3, 2019
• Chapter 8 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ABUSIVE PRACTICES TO CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY IN MINORS. (see House, No. H.140 A) Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2019
• Chapter 9 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PATTIE WOODS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (see House, No. H.3508 ) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2019
• Chapter 10 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANNA-PAULA FERREIRA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.77 A) Approved by the Governor, April 18, 2019
• Chapter 11 AN ACT TO LIFT THE CAP ON KIDS. (see House, No. H.3594 A) Passed over veto, April 25, 2019
• Chapter 12 AN ACT AUTHORIZING A BALLOT QUESTION IN THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF 2 LICENSES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2212 ) Approved by the Governor, May 2, 2019
• Chapter 13 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIEL AJOUE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2208 A) Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2019
• Chapter 14 AN ACT DESIGNATING A BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DALTON AS THE SPECIALIST MITCHELL K. DAEHLING MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3077 A) Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2019
• Chapter 15 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARK A. PAIVA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2215 ) Approved by the Governor, May 29, 2019
• Chapter 16 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.69 ) Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2019
• Chapter 17 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES LOVETT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION. (see Senate, No. S.2209 A) Approved by the Governor, June 7, 2019
• Chapter 18 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DENISE SANTOS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3697 ) Approved by the Governor, June 12, 2019
• Chapter 19 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARYANNE HEALEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.3689 ) Approved by the Governor, June 12, 2019
• Chapter 20 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BLACKSTONE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL SWEENEY (see Senate, No. S.1517 ) Approved by the Governor, June 12, 2019
• Chapter 21 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see Senate, No. S.2255 ) Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2019
• Chapter 22 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RENEE BENNETT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BOARD. (see House, No. H.3797 ) Approved by the Governor, June 20, 2019
• Chapter 23 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CARRIE PETERS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.3740 ) Approved by the Governor, June 20, 2019
• Chapter 24 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BRIAN S. BIBEAU, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.2376 A) Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2019
• Chapter 25 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANTOINETTE RODNEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3744 ) Approved by the Governor, June 25, 2019
• Chapter 26 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHESTER ON MAY 4, 2019 (see House, No. H.3906 ) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 27, 2019
• Chapter 27 AN ACT CREDITING THE STABILIZATION FUND FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER MILTON L. FULLER SCHOOL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER (see Senate, No. S.2195 ) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 27, 2019
• Chapter 28 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.3910 ) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 27, 2019
• Chapter 29 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GROVELAND TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF JOSEPH SANTAPAOLA AS A MEMBER OF THE GROVELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT. (see Senate, No. S.1585 ) Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2019
• Chapter 30 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF DUKES COUNTY TO BORROW FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS FOR MAKING VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT AND ACQUIRING ITEMS OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD AIRPORT. (see House, No. H.3630 ) Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2019
• Chapter 31 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3898 ) Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2019
• Chapter 32 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.1760 A) Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2019
• Chapter 33 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR THOMAS LINGENBERG, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SOLDIERS’ HOME IN HOLYOKE (see House, No. H.3913 ) Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2019
• Chapter 34 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.3819 A) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2019
• Chapter 35 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KYLE MINNICUCCI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE. (see House, No. H.3901 ) Approved by the Governor, July 10, 2019
• Chapter 36 AN ACT DESIGNATING CERTAIN BRIDGES IN THE TOWNS OF NEEDHAM AND FAIRHAVEN TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE SERVING IN THE MILITARY. (see Senate, No. S.2272 A) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2019
• Chapter 37 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HOLLISTON. (see House, No. H.3642 ) Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2019
• Chapter 38 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PETER FERONY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2237 ) Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2019
• Chapter 39 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SCOTT A. SMITH, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.3693 ) Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2019
• Chapter 40 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MEDFIELD TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM LEASE FOR AN ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER (see House, No. H.3643 A) Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2019
• Chapter 41 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 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.4000 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 42 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BEDFORD TO RELEASE A PORTION OF A CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION (see House, No. H.3644 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 43 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (see House, No. H.3904 A) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 44 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO VINEYARD WIND LLC (see House, No. H.1771 A) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 45 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER TO PAY A CERTAIN UNPAID BILL (see House, No. H.1795 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 46 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM AS THE DEANNA K. RICHARDS MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3067 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 47 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SIMULCASTING AND RACING (see House, No. H.4003 ) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2019
• Chapter 48 AN ACT RELATIVE TO OFFSHORE WIND CONTRACT PRICING (see House, No. H.4019 ) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2019
• Chapter 49 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESTAURANT PROMOTION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4020 ) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2019
• Chapter 50 AN ACT RELATIVE TO GRANTS FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS TOURISM TRUST FUND (see House, No. H.4016 ) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2019
• Chapter 51 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RYAN RUSSELL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2218 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 52 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.2240 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 53 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION RESTRICTION IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (see Senate, No. S.2292 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 54 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHELLE KITCHEN-TARASKA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.3914 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 55 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SOPHIA R. VELEZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see House, No. H.3739 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 56 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEBRA MESSIER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (see House, No. H.3849 ) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2019
• Chapter 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HUDSON TO GRANT 5 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3847 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2019
• Chapter 58 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANTHONY BARTON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2315 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2019
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF G. EDWARD BRADLEY (see House, No. H.3742 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2019
• Chapter 60 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARILYN O’NEIL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BOARD. (see Senate, No. S.2301 ) Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2019
• Chapter 61 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PARK IN THE CITY OF LYNN AS THE FREDERICK DOUGLASS PARK. (see Senate, No. S.2205 ) Approved by the Governor, August 14, 2019
• Chapter 62 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HUDSON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3848 ) Approved by the Governor, August 14, 2019
• Chapter 63 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF AVON TO SERVE AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS. (see House, No. H.3823 ) Approved by the Governor, August 14, 2019
• Chapter 64 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IN THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.3815 ) Approved by the Governor, August 14, 2019
• Chapter 65 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TIMOTHY CUTHBERT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE. (see House, No. H.3959 ) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2019
• Chapter 66 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SANDRA CUTHBERT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY. (see House, No. H.3960 A) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2019
• Chapter 67 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (see Senate, No. S.2325 A) Approved by the Governor, August 29, 2019
• Chapter 68 AN ACT MODIFYING THE SHERWOOD FOREST ROAD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BECKET. (see House, No. H.1819 A) Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2019
• Chapter 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOWELL TO APPOINT RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS WITHIN SAID CITY FOR PAID DETAIL ASSIGNMENTS. (see House, No. H.4022 ) Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2019
• Chapter 70 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN. (see House, No. H.1818 A) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2019
• Chapter 71 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID P. CHRISTIAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.1541 A) Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2019
• Chapter 72 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.3939 A) Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2019
• Chapter 73 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DUES (see House, No. H.3854 A) Passed over veto, September 19, 2019
• Chapter 74 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIERA C. MCNAMARA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3970 A) Approved by the Governor, September 24, 2019
• Chapter 75 AN ACT AMENDING THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON. (see Senate, No. S.2331 ) Approved by the Governor, September 24, 2019
• Chapter 76 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RYANE LINEHAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. (see House, No. H.4056 A) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2019
• Chapter 77 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIELLE DIAZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. (see House, No. H.4052 A) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2019
• Chapter 78 AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF MELROSE. (see House, No. H.3822 A) Approved by the Governor, October 1, 2019
• Chapter 79 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3940 A) Approved by the Governor, October 1, 2019
• Chapter 80 AN ACT AMENDING THE NOMINATION PROCESS OF CANDIDATES FOR TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.698 ) Approved by the Governor, October 2, 2019
• Chapter 81 AN ACT EXPANDING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF DUXBURY (see House, No. H.3902 ) Approved by the Governor, October 2, 2019
• Chapter 82 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HOSPITAL ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES. (see House, No. H.4017 ) Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2019
• Chapter 83 AN ACT ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOARD OF THE COMMONWEALTH HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR. (see House, No. H.4018 ) Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2019
• Chapter 84 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OF THE BLUE HILLS RESERVATION. (see House, No. H.4021 ) Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2019
• Chapter 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAWN BALL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4091 ) Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2019
• Chapter 86 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF WESTPORT. (see Senate, No. S.2275 A) Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2019
• Chapter 87 AN ACT REGULATING MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNS OF RICHMOND AND WEST STOCKBRIDGE ACTING IN RELATION TO INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS (see House, No. H.3631 ) Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2019
• Chapter 88 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DHY CLEAN WATERS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE TOWNS OF DENNIS, HARWICH AND YARMOUTH. (see House, No. H.3948 ) Approved by the Governor, October 11, 2019
• Chapter 89 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR AMANDA FRANCZEK, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. S.2322 A) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2019
• Chapter 90 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR THELMA J. WILLIAMS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND. (see House, No. H.4032 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2019
• Chapter 91 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WINTHROP TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF, PAUL E. FLANAGAN. (see House, No. H.3909 A) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2019
• Chapter 92 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT CERTAIN POLLING PLACES IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON. (see Senate, No. S.2344 A) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2019
• Chapter 93 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF HANSON. (see House, No. H.641 A) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2019
• Chapter 94 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE TOWN TREASURER AND COLLECTOR OF THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON. (see House, No. H.3978 ) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2019
• Chapter 95 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE LANESBOROUGH VILLAGE FIRE AND WATER DISTRICT. (see House, No. H.3863 A) Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2019
• Chapter 96 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LYNN TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2354 A) Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2019
• Chapter 97 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KAILA MCGONAGLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see House, No. H.4064 ) Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2019
• Chapter 98 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO ENTER INTO A LONG-TERM LEASE FOR THE OPERATION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (see Senate, No. S.2279 A) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2019
• Chapter 99 AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVEYANCE BY LEASE OR EASEMENT AND CHANGE OF USE OF CONSERVATION LAND IN THE TOWN OF GROTON (see Senate, No. S.2303 ) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2019
• Chapter 100 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR 5 MEMBERS OF THE CEMETERY COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD (see House, No. H.3694 ) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2019
• Chapter 101 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE SOUTH GRAFTON SECTION OF THE TOWN OF GRAFTON AS THE VETERANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3796 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 102 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVERETT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEATH, RETIREMENT AND MEDICAL BENEFITS TO THE WIDOW AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED FIREFIGHTER THADDEUS M. BAXTER, JR. (see Senate, No. S.2332 ) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 103 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RUTLAND TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DAVID WILLIAMS AS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF. (see Senate, No. S.2251 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 104 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LINDA KENNEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS (see Senate, No. S.2329 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 105 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KAREN PHILLIPS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4046 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 106 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JACQUELINE DAYTON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER. (see House, No. H.4093 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 107 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BUILDING IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE CAPTAIN THOMAS HUDNER JR. MEMORIAL BUILDING. (see Senate, No. S.2258 ) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2019
• Chapter 108 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SUSAN ST. LAURENT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4156 ) Approved by the Governor, November 12, 2019
• Chapter 109 AN ACT EXEMPTING RYAN M. CHARETTE FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF DRACUT (see House, No. H.3703 ) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2019
• Chapter 110 AN ACT MAKING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET GENDER NEUTRAL (see House, No. H.4011 ) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2019
• Chapter 111 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE LABOR SERVICE POSITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAWS (see House, No. H.4082 ) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2019
• Chapter 112 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO SUPPLY WATER TO THE TOWN OF ASHLAND (see House, No. H.3852 ) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2019
• Chapter 113 AN ACT TO SUPPORT IMPROVED FINANCIAL STABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION (see House, No. H.4099 A) Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2019
• Chapter 114 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF HEATH ON MAY 10, 2019. (see Senate, No. S.2234 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2019
• Chapter 115 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WILFREDO BOSQUE-ROSA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2356 A) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2019
• Chapter 116 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PATRICIA FOLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4151 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2019
• Chapter 117 AN ACT REGULATING THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON. (see House, No. H.4035 ) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2019
• Chapter 118 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3998 ) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2019
• Chapter 119 AN ACT VALIDATING ACTIONS TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND AN ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF WESTHAMPTON (see Senate, No. S.2327 ) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2019
• Chapter 120 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN PARCELS OF STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM NOW UNDER THE CARE AND CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION. (see House, No. H.4077 ) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2019
• Chapter 121 AN ACT REVISING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GROTON. (see Senate, No. S.1192 ) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2019
• Chapter 122 AN ACT REQUIRING THE HANDS-FREE USE OF MOBILE TELEPHONES WHILE DRIVING. (see House, No. H.4203 ) Approved by the Governor, November 25, 2019
• Chapter 123 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE (see House, No. H.4087 A) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 124 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS (see House, No. H.4210 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 125 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE HAMPSHIRE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (see Senate, No. S.2417 A) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 126 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARK LAND IN THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND (see Senate, No. S.2374 A) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 127 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF CUMMINGTON FROM THE OPERATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION RESTRICTION (see House, No. H.4224 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 128 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOWELL TO TRANSFER AND HAVE AIR RIGHTS OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF PARK AND STATE LAND (see House, No. H.4225 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 129 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE NORFOLK COUNTY TREASURER TO BORROW FUNDS FOR REPAIRS TO THE NORFOLK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL AND OTHER COUNTY BUILDINGS. (see House, No. H.4090 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 130 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIEL KILEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2373 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 131 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MELINDA TRUDELL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see House, No. H.4130 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 132 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS (see Senate, No. S.2412 ) Approved by the Governor, November 26, 2019
• Chapter 133 AN ACT MODERNIZING TOBACCO CONTROL (see House, No. H.4196 A) Approved by the Governor, November 27, 2019
• Chapter 134 AN ACT VALIDATING CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE TOWN OF SHARON (see House, No. H.3826 ) Approved by the Governor, December 3, 2019
• Chapter 135 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL UNIFORMED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF ACUSHNET FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3916 ) Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2019
• Chapter 136 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SELECT BOARD IN THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD (see House, No. H.3907 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 137 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSBURG TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MICHAEL WAYNE, A MEMBER OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSBURG (see House, No. H.3955 A) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 138 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GILL TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF GENE M. BEAUBIEN (see House, No. H.4055 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 139 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4086 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 140 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ERICA MOORE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.4111 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 141 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SUNDERLAND TO A SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4066 ) Approved by the Governor, December 12, 2019
• Chapter 142 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.4246 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, December 13, 2019
• Chapter 143 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FITCHBURG TO EMPLOY KEVIN D. ROY AS FIRE CHIEF BEYOND THE RETIREMENT AGE (see House, No. H.4071 ) Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2019
• Chapter 144 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAY D. PERRY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4169 ) Approved by the Governor, December 17, 2019
• Chapter 145 AN ACT MAKING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ANDOVER GENDER NEUTRAL. (see House, No. H.3985 ) Approved by the Governor, December 17, 2019
• Chapter 146 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT CROSSEN JR., AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3975 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2019
• Chapter 147 AN ACT PRESERVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF GROUP AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PLANS (see House, No. H.4152 ) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2019
• Chapter 148 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE SEWER COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF ROYALSTON (see House, No. H.4068 ) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2019
• Chapter 149 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEST SPRINGFIELD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.4042 ) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2020
• Chapter 150 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4141 ) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2020
• Chapter 151 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SWANSEA TO GRANT ADDITIONAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (see House, No. H.4085 A) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2020
• Chapter 152 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF IPSWICH TO MAKE IT GENDER NEUTRAL AND TO FURTHER REGULATE TOWN OPERATIONS. (see Senate, No. S.2406 ) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2020
• Chapter 153 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OXFORD (see House, No. H.3961 ) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2020