Acts

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• Chapter 1 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICIALS (see House, No. H.58) Passed over veto, February 2, 2017
• Chapter 2 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBERT HACKETT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (see House, No. H.55) Approved by the Governor, February 17, 2017
• Chapter 3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LISA EPPY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see Senate, No. S.20) Approved by the Governor, February 23, 2017
• Chapter 4 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR VALENCIA HADLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.70) Approved by the Governor, March 1, 2017
• Chapter 5 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.3448) Approved by the Governor, March 28, 2017
• Chapter 6 AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (see House, No. H.68) Approved, March 27, 2017
• Chapter 7 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROBIN OUELLETTE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.2776) Approved by the Acting Governor, March 31, 2017
• Chapter 8 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELIZABETH TRAPHAGEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.1464) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2017
• Chapter 9 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WILLIAM MOTHERWAY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT (see House, No. H.2792) Approved by the Governor, April 21, 2017
• Chapter 10 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.3648) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2017
• Chapter 11 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAULA DAGGETT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2038) Approved by the Governor, May 11, 2017
• Chapter 12 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILLIS TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PARK LAND (see House, No. H.1106) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2017
• Chapter 13 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RAMONA FOSTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (see Senate, No. S.2054) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2017
• Chapter 14 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GARY KELLENBERGER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2043) Approved by the Governor, May 17, 2017
• Chapter 15 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GAIL NORMANDIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. (see Senate, No. S.2059) Approved by the Governor, May 17, 2017
• Chapter 16 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ACUSHNET TO ELIMINATE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR TOWN ADMINISTRATOR. (see House, No. H.1409) Approved by the Governor, May 25, 2017
• Chapter 17 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MONICA BASSILA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3462) Approved by the Governor, May 25, 2017
• Chapter 18 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ELIZABETH C. COX, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3645) Approved by the Governor, May 25, 2017
• Chapter 19 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRUSTEES OF THE BATHING BEACH IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM TO ENTER INTO A LEASE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BATHHOUSE FACILITY AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS (see Senate, No. S.22) Approved by the Governor, June 1, 2017
• Chapter 20 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.3718) Approved by the Governor, June 9, 2017
• Chapter 21 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO BORROW FUNDS TO PAY CERTAIN COSTS OF THE GREEN LINE EXTENSION. (see Senate, No. S.1139) Approved by the Governor, June 14, 2017
• Chapter 22 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DEAN CANADA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2073) Approved by the Governor, June 14, 2017
• Chapter 23 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANGELINE LEE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (see House, No. H.3456) Approved by the Governor, June 14, 2017
• Chapter 24 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DONALD STUART, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.3647) Approved by the Governor, June 14, 2017
• Chapter 25 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.3775) Approved by the Governor, June 26, 2017
• Chapter 26 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHICOPEE TO LEASE A CERTAIN BUILDING (see House, No. H.2781) Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2017
• Chapter 27 An ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND (see House, No. H.3670) Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2017
• Chapter 28 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAMELA DUBE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see House, No. H.3651) Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2017
• Chapter 29 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAUL GERAGHTY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.905) Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2017
• Chapter 30 AN ACT RELATIVE TO NAMING A STATE-OWNED BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST AFTER ELLEN STORY (see House, No. H.1837) Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2017
• Chapter 31 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MOHAWK TRAIL REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE HAWLEMONT REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (see House, No. H.2859) Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2017
• Chapter 32 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN TO PAY THE FUNERAL AND BURIAL EXPENSES OF FIREFIGHTER JOSEPH TOSCANO. (see House, No. H.3689) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 33 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF MILLIS FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see Senate, No. S.1452) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 34 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOYLSTON TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF ANTHONY SAHAGIAN. (see House, No. H.1429) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 35 AN ACT VALIDATING ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON AT THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2015. (see Senate, No. S.2064) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 36 AN ACT VALIDATING ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD ON MAY 14, 2016. (see Senate, No. S.2065) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 37 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD. (see House, No. H.1119) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 38 An ACT AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RUTH A. CENTOLA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3695) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 39 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY. (see House, No. H.2795) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 40 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LOWELL. (see Senate, No. S.1125) Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2017
• Chapter 41 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.3808) Approved by the Governor, July 11, 2017
• Chapter 42 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF PAUL J. SHASTANY AS CHIEF OF POLICE (see Senate, No. S.2068) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2017
• Chapter 43 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL PURPOSE STABILIZATION FUND (see Senate, No. S.24) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2017
• Chapter 44 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN UNIFORMED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2782) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2017
• Chapter 45 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ALISON DEJORDY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.3715) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2017
• Chapter 46 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LOWELL TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF PARK LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HIGH SCHOOL (see House, No. H.3654) Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2017
• Chapter 47 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 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.3800) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 17, 2017
• Chapter 48 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WARREN TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DENNIS DESROSIERS (see Senate, No. S.1420) Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2017
• Chapter 49 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GAIL WEINBERG-KRAUS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2044) Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2017
• Chapter 50 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PHILIPPE FAUCHE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.3723) Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2017
• Chapter 51 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER TO PAY A CERTAIN UNPAID BILL (see Senate, No. S.1132) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2017
• Chapter 52 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH AS THE SERGEANT GREGORY ALOYSIUS NOONAN BRIDGE (see House, No. H.1809) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2017
• Chapter 53 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS SEATBELT AWARENESS MONTH (see House, No. H.1716) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2017
• Chapter 54 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MASSACHUSETTS PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT (see House, No. H.3680) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2017
• Chapter 55 AN ACT TO ENSURE SAFE ACCESS TO MARIJUANA (see House, No. H.3818) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2017
• Chapter 56 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SIMULCASTING AND RACING (see House, No. H.208) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2017
• Chapter 57 AN ACT PROTECTING SUNLIGHT AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.3749) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2017
• Chapter 58 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FIRST WEEK IN AUGUST AS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE WEEK (see House, No. H.1697) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAREHAM TO LEASE CERTAIN LAND (see Senate, No. S.1152) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 60 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SEAN FOUNTAIN TO THE POSITION OF PERMANENT INTERMITTENT POLICE OFFICER OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.3799) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 61 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID BANKS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2111) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 62 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JUSTIN MICHAEL RIZZO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (see House, No. H.3720) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 63 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE (see House, No. H.3822) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 64 AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH TO IMPROVE DATA SECURITY, SAFEGUARD PRIVACY, AND PROMOTE BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY (see House, No. H.3731) Approved, August 1, 2017
• Chapter 65 AN ACT DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR JAMES ANTHONY VERDERICO, JR. (see House, No. H.3727) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2017
• Chapter 66 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DAVID SENATILLAKA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.3734) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2017
• Chapter 67 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHELLE DANCY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see Senate, No. S.2116) Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2017
• Chapter 68 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PARK IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM AS THE EUGENE F. CREEDON MEMORIAL PARK. (see House, No. H.3708) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3758) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 70 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RENEE SALISBURY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE. (see Senate, No. S.2101) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 71 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RICHARD CAPONE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.3722) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 72 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LINDA BOUDRIA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3795) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 73 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR EDWARD GATES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. (see House, No. H.3796) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2017
• Chapter 74 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE PRELIMINARY ELECTION IN THE CITY OF REVERE IN 2017. (see House, No. H.3874) Approved by the Governor, August 25, 2017
• Chapter 75 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT (see House, No. H.3656) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2017
• Chapter 76 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILLBURY TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3789) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2017
• Chapter 77 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF UPTON (see House, No. H.3726) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2017
• Chapter 78 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO GRANT 15 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3757) Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2017
• Chapter 79 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HUBBARDSTON TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND (see Senate, No. S.1135) Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2017
• Chapter 80 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD TO GRANT TEN ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3880) Approved by the Governor, September 15, 2017
• Chapter 81 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANDREW WILLIAMS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION (see House, No. H.3848) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2017
• Chapter 82 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON (see Senate, No. S.2138) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2017
• Chapter 83 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MATTHEW MCGAUGHRAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2123) Approved by the Governor, September 22, 2017
• Chapter 84 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSBURG TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CALL FIREFIGHTER JAMES FERRON (see House, No. H.3834) Approved by the Governor, September 22, 2017
• Chapter 85 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM TO GRANT 9 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.23) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2017
• Chapter 86 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE (see House, No. H.3706) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2017
• Chapter 87 AN ACT AUTHORIZING RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SERVING AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF CANTON TO SERVE UNTIL THE AGE OF 70 (see House, No. H.3885) Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2017
• Chapter 88 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES AND PERMITTING IN THE TOWN OF LAKEVILLE. (see House, No. H.2780) Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2017
• Chapter 89 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO USE CERTAIN LAND ACQUIRED FOR PARK, PLAYGROUND OR RECREATION PURPOSES FOR OTHER MUNICIPAL PURPOSES (see House, No. H.1100) Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2017
• Chapter 90 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LINCOLN TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN LANDFILL PROPERTY FOR CONSERVATION LAND (see House, No. H.3692) Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2017
• Chapter 91 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2051) Approved by the Governor, October 6, 2017
• Chapter 92 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DRACUT TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3755) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2017
• Chapter 93 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEDHAM TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3897) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2017
• Chapter 94 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PLYMOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN PLYMOUTH COUNTY (see House, No. H.1334) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2017
• Chapter 95 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF WOBURN (see House, No. H.2779) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2017
• Chapter 96 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PEABODY TO GRANT 20 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3788) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2017
• Chapter 97 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF WEST NEWBURY (see Senate, No. S.2161) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2017
• Chapter 98 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3842) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2017
• Chapter 99 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WHATELY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF JOHN LASALLE AS A CALL FIREFIGHTER. (see House, No. H.3791) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2017
• Chapter 100 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOYLSTON TO CONVEY A PORTION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. H.1120) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2017
• Chapter 101 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF STURBRIDGE AS THE TROOPER THOMAS L. CLARDY MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.3900) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2017
• Chapter 102 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN ROAD IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON AS TROOPER THOMAS L. CLARDY WAY (see House, No. H.3901) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2017
• Chapter 103 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARIA WILLIAMS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3922) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2017
• Chapter 104 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR AMANDA RODRIGUES, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT. (see House, No. H.3932) Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2017
• Chapter 105 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LORNECE TULL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see House, No. H.3877) Approved by the Governor, October 25, 2017
• Chapter 106 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON. (see House, No. H.2789) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2017
• Chapter 107 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON TO GRANT 8 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3756) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2017
• Chapter 108 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO EXCHANGE A PARCEL OF LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES FOR A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH. (see Senate, No. S.2085) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2017
• Chapter 109 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.3862) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2017
• Chapter 110 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4008) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2017
• Chapter 111 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JACQUELINE STAELENS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3886) Approved by the Governor, November 6, 2017
• Chapter 112 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE EAST BOSTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON. (see House, No. H.2243) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2017
• Chapter 113 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CENTERVILLE-OSTERVILLE-MARSTONS MILLS FIRE DISTRICT. (see House, No. H.3997) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2017
• Chapter 114 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE LEONARD “LENNY” KAPLAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. S.2098) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2017
• Chapter 115 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH TO ENTER INTO A LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH ST. MARK'S SCHOOL OF SOUTHBOROUGH, INC. (see House, No. H.3809) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2017
• Chapter 116 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ERIK NORDAHL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.3943) Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2017
• Chapter 117 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LAURA SYPIEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. (see House, No. H.3949) Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2017
• Chapter 118 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE TOWN OF HULL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see Senate, No. S.2086) Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2017
• Chapter 119 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE A-B-C STORMWATER FLOODING BOARD (see Senate, No. S.2127) Approved by the Governor, November 14, 2017
• Chapter 120 AN ACT RELATIVE TO ADVANCING CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY IN OUR STATE. (see House, No. H.4009) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2017
• Chapter 121 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND (see House, No. H.4010) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 122 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TRURO TO CONVEY A PERPETUAL TRAIL EASEMENT ON CONSERVATION LAND TO TRURO CONSERVATION TRUST (see House, No. H.2424) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 123 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LENOX TO CONVEY A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND (see House, No. H.3833) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 124 AN ACT RENAMING MUDDY POND IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO BE CALLED CROCKER POND (see House, No. H.3679) Approved by the Governor, December 3, 2017
• Chapter 125 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TISBURY TO PAY A CERTAIN UNPAID BILL (see House, No. H.3710) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 126 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF HARVARD. (see House, No. H.3772) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 127 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO APPOINT WATER COMMISSIONERS (see House, No. H.3784) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 128 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO GRANT CERTAIN LICENSES TO THE CHEVALIER THEATRE FOR THE SALE OF FOOD AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.3991) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 129 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO PAY A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY (see House, No. H.3876) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 130 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE NARRAGANSETT AVENUE BRIDGE OVER LAKE PONTOOSUC (see House, No. H.3920) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 131 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH AS THE LANCE CORPORAL WILLIAM JOSEPH DONOVAN JR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3960) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 132 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ANN MARIE CAMPOS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3965) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 133 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4015) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 134 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF MAY AS CYSTIC FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH (see Senate, No. S.2137) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 135 AN ACT DIRECTING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF FALL RIVER TO PAY A CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ADAM FRANCO. (see House, No. H.2790) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 136 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SOLDIERS’ HOME IN HOLYOKE (see House, No. H.4036) Approved by the Governor, November 21, 2017
• Chapter 137 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HANDICAPPED PARKING (see Senate, No. S.2178) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2017
• Chapter 138 AN ACT RELATIVE TO LANGUAGE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR KIDS (see House, No. H.4032) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2017
• Chapter 139 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A HOME CARE WORKER REGISTRY (see House, No. H.3821) Approved by the Governor, November 24, 2017
• Chapter 140 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR REBECCA OWUMI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ESSEX SHERIFF'S OFFICE (see House, No. H.4035) Approved by the Governor, November 27, 2017
• Chapter 141 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BRENDA TENAGLIA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.3993) Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2017
• Chapter 142 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. (see House, No. H.4052) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2017
• Chapter 143 AN ACT EXEMPTING POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3883) Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2017
• Chapter 144 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF LAWRENCE POLICE PATROLMAN EUGENE SCANLON, SR. ON FEBRUARY 12, 1972 (see House, No. H.3843) Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2017
• Chapter 145 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 88 AS GOVERNOR ARGEO PAUL CELLUCCI CIRCLE IN THE TOWN OF WESTPORT (see House, No. H.3963) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2017
• Chapter 146 AN ACT LIMITING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF BELMONT (see House, No. H.3806) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2017
• Chapter 147 AN ACT LIMITING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF BELMONT (see House, No. H.3807) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2017
• Chapter 148 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION (see House, No. H.3785) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2017
• Chapter 149 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES ATKINSON TO THE POSITION OF JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.3889) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2017
• Chapter 150 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF TAUNTON. (see Senate, No. S.2034) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 151 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF AUBURN AND A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE TOWN OF LEICESTER IN MEMORY OF OFFICER RONALD TARENTINO, JR. (see Senate, No. S.2193) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 152 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3839) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 153 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3840) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 154 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.3941) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 155 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARLENE M. AYASH, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3945) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 156 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF WALTHAM. (see House, No. H.3975) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 157 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PAOLA POL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.3946) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 158 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF BERLIN. (see House, No. H.3961) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 159 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PLACING A PLAQUE AT THE STAFF SERGEANT PAUL W. CRONIN MEMORIAL ARENA IN THE CITY OF REVERE IN HONOR OF ROGER NAPLES. (see House, No. H.3964) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 160 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE CONNECTING THE TOWNS OF BEDFORD AND CARLISLE AS THE HART-DESIATO BRIDGE. (see House, No. H.4013) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 161 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEVENS FIRE DEPARTMENT. (see House, No. H.1328) Approved by the Governor, December 21, 2017
• Chapter 162 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 2 SEASONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO ANNUAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2143) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2017
• Chapter 163 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ROSIBEL UMANZOR, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (see House, No. H.4007) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2017
• Chapter 164 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL LIGHT COMMISSION IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD. (see House, No. H.2705) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2017
• Chapter 165 AN ACT RELATIVE TO QUARTERLY TAXES IN THE CITY OF LYNN. (see Senate, No. S.2222) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2017
• Chapter 166 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JAMES MCGONAGLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.4060) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2017
• Chapter 167 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN THE CITY OF MALDEN (see House, No. H.4076) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2017
• Chapter 168 AN ACT PRESERVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF GROUP AUTO INSURANCE PLANS. (see House, No. H.4081) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2017
• Chapter 169 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JASON WENDOVER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2082) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 170 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT 1 LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2141) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 171 AN ACT EXEMPTING ALL UNIFORMED POSITIONS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3864) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 172 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A CERTAIN TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING. (see House, No. H.4024) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 173 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD RELATIVE TO THE DATE OF HOLDING THE REGULAR ELECTION (see House, No. H.3977) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 174 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR WILLIAM CUTTLE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.4021) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2018
• Chapter 175 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT TO GRANT 8 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.3931) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2018
• Chapter 176 AN ACT ESTABLISHING ANOTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TRUST FUND OF THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY (see House, No. H.4006) Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2018