Acts

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• Chapter 1 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HOLLI HILL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.25) Approved by the Governor, February 16, 2023
• Chapter 2 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.58) Approved by the Governor, March 29, 2023
• Chapter 3 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR WILFRID DECOSSA (see House, No. H.2520) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2023
• Chapter 4 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MEREDITH MINGOLELLI-COTTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2377) Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2023
• Chapter 5 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF WATERTOWN (see House, No. H.2622) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2023
• Chapter 6 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HOLLIE BARTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.3713) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2023
• Chapter 7 AN ACT TO CREATE THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES AND TO RENAME THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (see House, No. H.43) Approved, May 4, 2023
• Chapter 8 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEICESTER TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF KENNETH M. ANTANAVICA (see House, No. H.2579) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2023
• Chapter 9 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHRISTOPHER TRIGILIO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2376) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2023
• Chapter 10 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE ORDER OF CANDIDATES' NAMES ON THE TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD'S TOWN ELECTION BALLOTS (see Senate, No. S.411) Approved by the Governor, May 10, 2023
• Chapter 11 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.3872) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2023
• Chapter 12 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE (see Senate, No. S.2370) Approved by the Governor, June 1, 2023
• Chapter 13 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROGRAM OF HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INCREASED INNOVATION AND JOB CREATION TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3862) Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2023
• Chapter 14 AN ACT EXTENDING THE TIME FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES IN THE CITY OF WOBURN (see House, No. H.316) Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2023
• Chapter 15 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.3936) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 26, 2023
• Chapter 16 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3828) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 27, 2023
• Chapter 17 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID BENWAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY (see House, No. H.3739) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 29, 2023
• Chapter 18 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR AMELIA ALEX, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see Senate, No. S.2383) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 29, 2023
• Chapter 19 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3807) Approved by the Acting Governor, June 29, 2023
• Chapter 20 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BERLIN TO GRANT UP TO 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.345) Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2023
• Chapter 21 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHAEL GRANT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3821) Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2023
• Chapter 22 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF HANOVER TO SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.1302) Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2023
• Chapter 23 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WILLIAM DONAHUE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3778) Approved by the Governor, July 24, 2023
• Chapter 24 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.4022) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2023
• Chapter 25 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.393) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2023
• Chapter 26 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4033) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2023
• Chapter 27 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.4013) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2023
• Chapter 28 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 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.4040) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 9, 2023
• Chapter 29 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR THOMAS HARTLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3966) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2023
• Chapter 30 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH TO THE SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.2029) Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2023
• Chapter 31 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TANYA PIZZI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.3836) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2023
• Chapter 32 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY TO GRANT ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR THE DAUGHTER OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTER CHRISTOPHER ROY (see House, No. H.3906) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2023
• Chapter 33 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIMBERLY RIGGINS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4006) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2023
• Chapter 34 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JODY RICKETSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see Senate, No. S.2433) Approved by the Governor, August 31, 2023
• Chapter 35 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DANIEL BOLOGNIA, CHARLES GARRITY, PETER PANNESCO, PETER OAKLEY, DAVID ROLLE, DONALD WHALEN AND MICHAEL WOOLIVER AS FIREFIGHTERS (see House, No. H.2435) Approved by the Governor, August 31, 2023
• Chapter 36 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANCOCK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS AND THE POLICE CHIEF. (see House, No. H.2437) Approved by the Governor, August 31, 2023
• Chapter 37 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE SURVIVING BENEFICIARY OF ROBERT LAWLER (see House, No. H.2649) Approved by the Governor, August 31, 2023
• Chapter 38 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF BLANDFORD (see House, No. H.661) Approved by the Governor, September 8, 2023
• Chapter 39 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES IN THE TOWN OF HUDSON (see House, No. H.320) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2023
• Chapter 40 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4057) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2023
• Chapter 41 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SCITUATE TO APPOINT RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS (see Senate, No. S.2424) Approved by the Governor, September 22, 2023
• Chapter 42 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF MONSON (see House, No. H.3716) Approved by the Governor, September 22, 2023
• Chapter 43 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MICHAEL TROVATO (see Senate, No. S.1642) Approved by the Governor, September 27, 2023
• Chapter 44 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MATHEW BLAZES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (see Senate, No. S.2386) Approved by the Governor, September 27, 2023
• Chapter 45 AN ACT MERGING CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE TOWN OF GROTON (see House, No. H.3884) Approved by the Governor, September 27, 2023
• Chapter 46 AN ACT CHANGING THE TIMING OF PRELIMINARY ELECTIONS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF AGAWAM TO 8 WEEKS PRECEDING REGULAR ELECTIONS (see House, No. H.4023) Approved by the Governor, September 27, 2023
• Chapter 47 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WENDELL AND THE TOWN OF NEW SALEM TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF JOSEPH J. CUNEO (see House, No. H.3813) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2023
• Chapter 48 AN ACT AMENDING THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY (see House, No. H.4093) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2023
• Chapter 49 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MATTHEW MCRAE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE (see House, No. H.4085) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2023
• Chapter 50 AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE COMMONWEALTH’S COMPETITIVENESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND EQUITY (see House, No. H.4104) Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2023
• Chapter 51 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAUL O'BRIEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4083) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2023
• Chapter 52 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON (see House, No. H.3824) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2023
• Chapter 53 AN ACT EXEMPTING JOANNE RICARDELLI FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON (see House, No. H.3964) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2023
• Chapter 54 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RATE OF PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN MASSHEALTH GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES (see House, No. H.4054) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2023
• Chapter 55 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM (see House, No. H.4053) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2023
• Chapter 56 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REQUIRING THE HIGHWAY DIVISION OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT AND LICENSURE PROCESS TO OVERSEE QUARRIES PRODUCING CONCRETE AGGREGATE (see House, No. H.4050) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2023
• Chapter 57 AN ACT CLARIFYING THE APPLICATION OF JUDICIAL RETIREMENT LAW (see House, No. H.4082) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2023
• Chapter 58 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY OF WATERTOWN (see House, No. H.2910) Approved by the Governor, October 20, 2023
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AMENDING THE TOURISM REVENUE PRESERVATION FUND IN THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH (see House, No. H.3796) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2023
• Chapter 60 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LAKEVILLE (see House, No. H.2093) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2023
• Chapter 61 AN ACT CREATING THE OFFICES OF SELECT BOARD AND TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF SANDISFIELD (see House, No. H.3907) Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2023
• Chapter 62 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JASON BARONE-CICHOCKI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see Senate, No. S.2414) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2023
• Chapter 63 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF DEDHAM (see House, No. H.2081) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2023
• Chapter 64 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR UNLIMITED FREE PHONE CALLS TO INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS (see House, No. H.4052) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2023
• Chapter 65 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF GOSNOLD TO SELECTBOARD (see House, No. H.3842) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2023
• Chapter 66 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.283) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 67 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAER J. MARTINEZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.4110) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 68 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CORINNE SENNA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4144) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER (see Senate, No. S.2503) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 70 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FLOYD DUNNELL III (see House, No. H.4048) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 71 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT TO THE WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL GAS AND LIGHT DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.4062) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2023
• Chapter 72 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD ON MAY 2, 2022 (see House, No. H.4157) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2023
• Chapter 73 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN THE TOWN OF READING (see House, No. H.2072) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2023
• Chapter 74 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF AVON TO A SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3746) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2023
• Chapter 75 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NORTHBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3903) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2023
• Chapter 76 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON TO GRANT 7 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3952) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2023
• Chapter 77 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4204) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2023
• Chapter 78 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.3720) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 79 AN ACT CHANGING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH'S 1820 COURTHOUSE FUND TO THE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FUND (see House, No. H.3909) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 80 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD TO AWARD A 1-YEAR OR MULTIPLE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AN AUDIT OF THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF THE CITY (see House, No. H.2045) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 81 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CONWAY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER RANDALL WILLIAMS (see House, No. H.2448) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 82 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF WESTPORT TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3751) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 83 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR ABBY LEVIN, A MEMBER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (see House, No. H.4168) Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2023
• Chapter 84 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN TO MAKE ALL GENDER REFERENCES NEUTRAL (see House, No. H.2030) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2024
• Chapter 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRUST TO ADMINISTER A LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM FOR THE SWANSEA FIRE DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.4047) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2024
• Chapter 86 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANTHONY FANNOH, JR. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.4165) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2024
• Chapter 87 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CYNTHIA FALZONE TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE NORFOLK COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.3979) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2024
• Chapter 88 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2571) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2024
• Chapter 89 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER TO ESTABLISH AN AGE LIMIT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER (see House, No. H.2555) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2024