Acts of 2004 (Session Laws)

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Chapter 1

An Act establishing a betterment fund in the town of Spencer (see House, No. 1326). Approved by the Governor, January 15, 2004

Chapter 2

An Act providing for the annual observance of myositis awareness day (see House, No. 3970). Approved by the Governor, January 15, 2004

Chapter 3

An Act relative to property tax classification in cities and towns (see House, No. 4434). Approved by the Governor, January 16, 2004

Chapter 4

An Act exempting the position of deputy police chief of the town of Chelmsford from the civil service law (see House, No. 3836). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 5

An Act providing for a selectmen-town manager form of government in the town of Foxborough (see House, No. 4018, changed). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 6

An Act relative to the municipal light board of the town of Marblehead (see House, No. 4107, changed). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 7

An Act authorizing a ballot question in the town of Lexington relative to the granting of certain alcoholic beverage licenses (see House, No. 4172). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 8

An Act authorizing the town of Westwood to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages and wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4361). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 9

An Act authorizing the disposition by exchange of land held for preservation of natural scenic and open qualities (see Senate, No. 2086). Approved by the Governor, January 22, 2004

Chapter 10

An Act relative to the Medical Security Trust Fund (see printed in House, No. 4433). Approved by the Governor, January 26, 2004

Chapter 11

An Act exempting the position of chief of police in the town of East Longmeadow from the civil service law (see Senate, No. 2163). Approved by the Governor, January 26, 2004

Chapter 12

An Act providing for the annual observance of certain Civil War infantry regiments days (see House, No. 1764). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 13

An Act relative to Ponders Hollow Road in the city of Westfield (see Senate, No. 1157). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 14

An Act authorizing a ballot question in the town of Belmont relative to the granting of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain restaurants (see House, No. 3975, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 15

An Act validating the proceedings of the annual town meeting in the town of Palmer (see printed in House, No. 4141). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 16

An Act authorizing the town of Southampton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4162). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 17

An Act authorizing the town of Adams to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see printed as Senate, No. 2034). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 18

An Act designating the Brockton District Courthouse as the George N. Covett Courthouse (see House, No. 4156, changed). Approved by the Governor, January 29, 2004

Chapter 19

An Act designating a certain overpass in the city of Newburyport as the Raymond F. Welch Memorial Overpass (see Senate, No. 1854). Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2004

Chapter 20

An Act relative to parking violations in the town of Wellfleet (see House, No. 4122). Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2004

Chapter 21

An Act relative to public works functions in the town of Belmont (see House, No. 4084). Approved by the Governor, February 5, 2004

Chapter 22

An Act authorizing the town of Milton to establish the Milton High School accreditation fund (see printed in House, No. 4367). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 23

An Act relative to the Geriatric Authority of the town of Milford (see House, No. 193). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 24

An Act relative to the use of motorcyclist's head gear in parades (see House, No. 206, changed). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 25

An Act further regulating the early retirement of eligible employees of the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health (see Senate, No. 2185). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 26

An Act placing the members of the fire department of the town of Acushnet under the civil service law (see House, No. 4282). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 27

An Act relative to vacancies in certain offices in the town of Spencer (see House, No. 4077). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 28

An Act providing for a fuel revolving account at Nantucket Memorial Airport (see Senate, No. 1170). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 29

An Act relative to the Department of Finance in the town of Brookline (see House, No. 4088). Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2004

Chapter 30

An Act authorizing the town of Tewksbury or the Tewksbury Conservation Commission to convey certain easements to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company in the town of Tewksbury (see Senate, No. 1938, changed). Approved by the Governor, February 13, 2004

Chapter 31

An Act further regulating certain structures to be exempted from certain harbor lines in the Merrimack River in the city of Haverhill (see Senate, No. 1188). Approved by the Governor, February 20, 2004

Chapter 32

An Act relative to summer special police officers in the town of Nantucket (see Senate, No. 1168). Approved by the Governor, February 20, 2004

Chapter 33

An Act authorizing the town of Fairhaven to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4148). Approved by the Governor, February 26, 2004

Chapter 34

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Quincy as the Honorable Paul D. Harold Bridge (see Senate, No. 1980, changed). Approved by the Governor, February 26, 2004

Chapter 35

An Act relative to the payment obligations of the city of Brockton under a water supply contract (see House, No. 4314). Approved by the Governor, February 26, 2004

Chapter 36

An Act relative to annual elections in the town of North Andover (see House, No. 3906, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2004

Chapter 37

An Act relative to parking violations in the town of Marblehead (see House, No. 4235). Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2004

Chapter 38

An Act relative to the Dighton Water District (see House, No. 387). Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2004

Chapter 39

An Act authorizing the town of Bridgewater to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see printed as Senate, No. 2016). Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2004

Chapter 40

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2004 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2243, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 5, 2004

Chapter 41

An Act authorizing the town of Pepperell to place a certain question on the ballot authorizing the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4377). Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2004

Chapter 42

An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to designate a checkoff on its tax bill for the town's general fund (see House, No. 3979). Approved by the Governor, March 12, 2004

Chapter 43

An Act providing for the annual observance of Jack Kerouac Day (see Senate, No. 1666). Approved by the Governor, March 12, 2004

Chapter 44

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sandra Delgaudio-Upton, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4491). Approved by the Governor, March 12, 2004

Chapter 45

An Act providing for a clerk of the city council of the city of Northampton (see House, No. 4106). Approved by the Governor, March 12, 2004

Chapter 46

An Act authorizing the town of Mendon to establish a capital expenditure fund (see House, No. 192). Approved by the Governor, March 12, 2004

Chapter 47

An Act making special provisions for an election in the town of Webster to fill a vacancy in the board of selectmen and in the office of moderator (see House, No. 4590). Approved by the Governor, March 18, 2004

Chapter 48

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Joanne M. Sollecito, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 4440, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2004

Chapter 49

An Act authorizing the town of Dedham to reimburse certain sewer fees paid in error (see House, No. 4558). Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2004

Chapter 50

An Act requiring pilots for certain vessels (see House, No. 4104). Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2004

Chapter 51

An Act extending the time for political party committees to organize in the current year (see Senate, No. 2264). Approved by the Governor, March 26, 2004

Chapter 52

An Act providing for a special election to fill a vacancy on the board of selectmen in the town of Wilmington (see House, No. 3921, changed). Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2004

Chapter 53

An Act relative to the off-street parking board in the city of Worcester (see House, No. 4082, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 54

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Canton as the John E. Farrington Bridge (see House, No. 661). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 55

An Act authorizing the appointment of Kenneth E. Wright as a police officer in the town of Mansfield (see Senate, No. 1589). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 56

An Act designating state highway Route 146A in the town of Uxbridge as the Lydia Taft Highway (see Senate, No. 1890). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 57

An Act relative to a betterment assessment in the town of Sturbridge (see Senate, No. 2030). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 58

An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the Roxbury/South End Tenants' Council, Inc., D/B/A Roxse Tenants Council (see Senate, No. 2181, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 59

An Act relative to annuity contracts (see House, No. 4193). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 60

An Act designating a certain roadway in the Veterans' Memorial cemetery in the town of Winchendon (see Senate, No. 2126). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 61

An Act relative to certain housing in the city known as the town of Methuen (see House, No. 4416). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 62

An Act establishing a traffic commission in the city of Westfield (see Senate, No. 1932). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 63

An Act regulating the use of Lowell Park in the town of Barnstable (see Senate, No. 1935). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 64

An Act relative to the designation of a scenic byway in the towns of Hadley and South Hadley (see Senate, No. 2012). Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2004

Chapter 65

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2004 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2304, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 5, 2004

Chapter 66

An Act relative to the commitment of sexually dangerous persons (see Senate, No. 1005, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2004

Chapter 67

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Leslie A. Donahue, a Justice of the Trial Court (see Senate, No. 2314, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2004

Chapter 68

An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to Thayer Academy in the town of Braintree (see Senate, No. 2178). Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2004

Chapter 69

An Act providing for the annual observance of Armenian-American Heritage Month (see House, No. 2695). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2004

Chapter 70

An Act extending the time for submitting nomination papers for certain State Representative districts (see House, No. 4661). Approved by the Governor, April 15, 2004

Chapter 71

An Act authorizing the town of Winchester to grant 3 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages (see printed as Senate, No. 2032). Approved by the Governor, April 16, 2004

Chapter 72

An Act exempting the position of deputy police chief of the town of Braintree from the civil service law (see House, No. 4379). Approved by the Governor, April 16, 2004

Chapter 73

An Act providing for a charter for the town of Dudley (see House, No. 4428). Approved by the Governor, April 21, 2004

Chapter 74

An Act relative to Representative districts in the General Court (see House, No. 4686). Approved by the Governor, April 21, 2004

Chapter 75

An Act extending the service of the incumbent Adjutant General (see printed in House, No. 4568). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 76

An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to pay a certain unpaid bill (see House, No. 4216). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 77

An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages (see printed in House, No. 4368). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 78

An Act relative to parking fines in the town of Harwich (see House, No. 4079). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 79

An Act relative to parking fines in the town of Chatham (see House, No. 4078). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 80

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city known as the town of Methuen as the Joseph S. Franciosa Bridge (see House, No. 3898). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 81

An Act relative to police mutual aid agreements (see House, No. 593, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 82

An Act authorizing the town of Dighton to establish a special fund (see House, No. 455, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 23, 2004

Chapter 83

An Act relative to a certain bridge in the town of Amesbury (see Senate, No. 1853). Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2004

Chapter 84

An Act authorizing the Fitchburg Housing Authority to convey certain land (see House, No. 4242, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2004

Chapter 85

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Marguerite WcWhinnie, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see Senate, No. 2198, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2004

Chapter 86

An Act relative to the school committee of the city of Chelsea (see House, No. 4410). Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2004

Chapter 87

An Act authorizing a change in land use in the town of Lakeville (see House, No. 4112, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 88

An Act authorizing the town of Wellesley to establish a group insurance liability fund (see House, No. 3869, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 89

An Act relative to the election of town meeting members and validating the actions taken at certain town meetings held in the town of South Hadley (see printed in House, No. 4380, changed). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 90

An Act providing for cigarette escrow compliance (see House, No. 4327, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 91

An Act relative to voting precincts in the town of Amherst (see printed in House, No. 4421). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 92

An Act authorizing the city of Quincy to establish funds to enhance streets and sidewalks and to oversee the Quarry Hills recreation complex (see Senate, No. 2167). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 93

An Act establishing a preservation fund in the town of Hubbardston (see Senate, No. 2074). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 94

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Rockland (see Senate, No. 2189). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 95

An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to establish a special revenue fund (see Senate, No. 1947). Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2004

Chapter 96

An Act assisting elders and the disabled in accessing transitional assistance program Medicare drug benefits (see House, No. 4714). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2004

Chapter 97

An Act relative to the computerization of the examination for certification for the practice of public accountancy (see Senate, No. 2210, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2004

Chapter 98

An Act designating the former administration building at Tewksbury Hospital as the Richard P. Morris Building (see House, No. 4567). Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2004

Chapter 99

An Act relative to the disposition of certain state-owned land in the city of Medford (see House, No. 3076, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2004

Chapter 100

An Act relative to the retirement and health benefits of certain elected officials of the town of Richmond (see House, No. 4236). Approved by the Governor, May 13, 2004

Chapter 101

An Act authorizing the town of Norfolk to establish a department of public works (see House, No. 4313). Approved by the Governor, May 17, 2004

Chapter 102

An Act relative to certain separate accounts (see printed as Senate, No. 850). Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2004

Chapter 103

An Act relative to the Dedham-Westwood Water District (see Senate, No. 1965, changed). Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2004

Chapter 104

An Act relative to damages for harmed assistance animals (see House, No. 2829). Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2004

Chapter 105

An Act relative to parking fines in the city of Haverhill (see House, No. 4210, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2004

Chapter 106

An Act relative to the taxation of certain property in the town of Belmont (see House, No. 3980, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 20, 2004

Chapter 107

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sheila Mahan, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4481). Became Law without Executive Approval, May 20, 2004

Chapter 108

An Act relative to adjudicatory hearings of the Board of Registration in Medicine (see Senate, No. 2151, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 21, 2004

Chapter 109

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 4285). Approved by the Governor, May 21, 2004

Chapter 110

An Act exempting members of the police force of the town of Hopedale from the civil service law (see House, No. 4309, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 25, 2004

Chapter 111

An Act relative to the use of retired police officers by the town of Grafton (see House, No. 3936). Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2004

Chapter 112

An Act authorizing the town of Maynard to grant an easement over certain conservation land (see printed in Senate, No. 2169, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2004

Chapter 113

An Act authorizing the town of Lunenburg to establish a capital improvement trust fund and a bond and note proceeds investment fund (see Senate, No. 1144, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2004

Chapter 114

An Act authorizing a transfer from the unemployment compensation fund in the town of Gill (see Senate, No. 2104, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2004

Chapter 115

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for a certain employee of the Department of Mental Retardation (see Senate, No. 2336, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2004

Chapter 116

An Act relative to the definition of a veteran (see Senate, No. 822, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 28, 2004

Chapter 117

An Act relative to the destruction, defacement or removal of veterans' commemorative flag holders (see House, No. 2390). Approved by the Governor, May 28, 2004

Chapter 118

An Act relative to the boundary line between the towns of Groton and Pepperell (see House, No. 4334). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 119

An Act relative to the Jacob Sears Memorial Library (see House, No. 3746, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 120

An Act authorizing pronouncement of death by nurse practitioners (see House, No. 1663). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 121

An Act relative to the jurisdiction over public parks in the city of Holyoke (see Senate, No. 2090). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 122

An Act relative to the procedures for municipalities and districts to accept statutes (see Senate, No. 2218). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 123

An Act providing for uniform regulatory standards for certain insurance companies (see House, No. 2823, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2004

Chapter 124

An Act relative to the Cherry Valley sewer district 2000-2001 project (see Senate, No. 2102). Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2004

Chapter 125

An Act protecting the wages and tips of certain employees (see House, No. 4431, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2004

Chapter 126

An Act relative to motorcycle safety (see House, No. 2124, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2004

Chapter 127

An Act authorizing the town of Braintree to transfer a certain parcel of town park land (see House, No. 4129). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 128

An Act authorizing the town of Southwick to grant an easement to Carol K. Collins (see Senate, No. 1940). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 129

An Act validating the actions taken at the special town election held by the town of New Salem (see printed in House, No. 4515). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 130

An Act authorizing certain utility rights-of-way in the town of Tewksbury (see Senate, No. 2070). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 131

An Act authorizing the town of Harvard to convey certain park land (see House, No. 3999). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 132

An Act authorizing the town of Sandwich to grant conservation restrictions on certain parcels of land in the town of Sandwich (see House, No. 4597). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 133

An Act providing that Emil DeFusco may continue employment with the police department of the city of Lawrence (see House, No. 4682). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 134

An Act authorizing the city of Revere to reduce water and sewer fee liability in exchange for volunteer services by persons over age 60 (see Senate, No. 2223). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 135

An Act merging the South Sagamore water district with the Bourne water district (see Senate, No. 2226, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 136

An Act relative to the Department of Inspectional Services in the city of Lynn (see House, No. 4509). Approved by the Governor, June 16, 2004

Chapter 137

An Act to improve public health in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4256, printed as amended). Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2004

Chapter 138

An Act authorizing the town of Salisbury to make an appeal to the Appellate Tax Board (see House, No. 4296). Passed over veto, June 9, 2004

Chapter 139

An Act authorizing the town of Greenfield to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4743). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 140

An Act providing for the annual observance of Guardians' Day (see House, No. 4482, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 141

An Act amending the charter of the town of Andover (see House, No. 3887, changed). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 142

An Act authorizing the town of Bedford to lease a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 1979). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 143

An Act authorizing the town of Bellingham to establish a compensated absence fund (see House, No. 4102). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 144

An Act relative to the Sandwich water district (see Senate, No. 1163, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 145

An Act establishing the Ipswich affordable housing trust fund (see Senate, No. 1987, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 146

An Act relative to certain commercial contracts of insurance (see House, No. 1700). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 147

An Act providing for filling vacancies in the office of mayor, city councillor-at-large, ward councillor and school committee member of the city of Revere (see House, No. 4681). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 148

An Act authorizing the appointment of Kelly McNiff as a firefighter in the town of Bourne notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see Senate, No. 1968). Approved by the Governor, June 24, 2004

Chapter 149

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2005 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4850). Approved (in part) by the Governor, June 25, 2004

Chapter 150

An Act further regulating certain weapons (see Senate, No. 2367, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 151

An Act requiring late counting of certain overseas absentee ballots in city elections (see Senate, No. 2164). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 152

An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to pay an unpaid bill (see House, No. 4521). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 153

An Act authorizing payroll deductions for certain contributions to the State Police Museum Fund (see Senate, No. 1417, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 154

An Act relative to certain capital spending authorizations (see printed in House, No. 4759). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 155

An Act relative to special veterans plates (see Senate, No. 2338, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 156

An Act relative to part-time elected officials of the town of Swansea (see printed as House, No. 3969). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 157

An Act authorizing the town of Northbridge to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 3935, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2004

Chapter 158

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the town of Webster (see House, No. 4711, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2004

Chapter 159

An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire certain parcels of land in the town of Bourne (see House, No. 4866). Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2004

Chapter 160

An Act relative to a pension for a surviving spouse in the city of Springfield (see House, No. 4157). Became Law without Executive approval, July 4, 2004

Chapter 161

An Act authorizing the towns of Dennis and Brewster to grant conservation restrictions to certain land in said towns to the department of conservation and recreation (see Senate, No. 2196). Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2007

Chapter 162

An Act relative to the town administrator of the town of West Boylston (see House, No. 4230). Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2004

Chapter 163

An Act authorizing the town of Bellingham to establish certain revolving funds (see House, No. 4015). Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2004

Chapter 164

An Act increasing the number of the permanent intermittent police force in the city of Methuen (see House, No. 4175). Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2004

Chapter 165

An Act providing for abatement of taxes caused by a fire in the city of Peabody on December 18, 2003 (see House, No. 4611). Approved by the Governor, July 7, 2004

Chapter 166

An Act relative to liquor legal liability insurance (see House, No. 1881). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2004

Chapter 167

An Act relative to the charter of the city of Lawrence (see House, No. 4195). Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2004

Chapter 168

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation (see Senate, No. 2267, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2004

Chapter 169

An Act relative to the financial stability in the city of Springfield (see printed in House, No. 4799). Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 9, 2004

Chapter 170

An Act relative to the possession of electronic weapons (see House, No. 3400, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 171

An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to establish a betterment reserve fund (see House, No. 4075). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 172

An Act establishing a formula for the distribution of community policing grants (see House, No. 4926). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 173

An Act establishing uniform primary procedures for unenrolled voters (see House, No. 2229). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 174

An Act authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to lease certain property (see Senate, No. 2234, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 175

An Act relative to the discontinuance of a portion of Dock Lane in the city of Beverly (see House, No. 4189). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 176

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Needham (see House, No. 4875, changed). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 177

An Act relative to the public disclosure of ownership of a cemetery corporation (see Senate, No. 478, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 178

An Act relative to business corporations (see House, No. 4833, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 179

An Act providing for an animal control commission in the town of Lancaster (see House, No. 3879). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 180

An Act relative to the appointment of retired police officers in the city of Fitchburg (see House, No. 4617). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 181

An Act relative to eye examinations for children (see Senate, No. 687, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 182

An Act relative to public charities (see House, No. 4234). Approved by the Governor, July 15, 2004

Chapter 183

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the town of Whitman (see House, No. 4688, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2004

Chapter 184

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Rosa A. McPherson, an employee of the Trial Court (see Senate, No. 2073). Approved by the Governor, July 18, 2004

Chapter 185

An Act relative to provisional employees in the city of Worcester (see House, No. 3839). Approved by the Governor, July 17, 2004

Chapter 186

An Act providing that certain employees of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant of the city of Taunton be under the civil service law (see House, No. 4185). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 187

An Act clarifying the funding period for certain appropriations (see House, No. 4930). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 188

An Act relative to monies received from the disposition of certain surplus property (see House, No. 4917). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 189

An Act providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the effects of oxycontin and other drug use (see House, No. 4925). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 190

An Act authorizing the town of Rockland to issue additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2072). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 191

An Act relative to dangerous buildings (see House, No. 972). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 192

An Act exempting the position of police chief of the town of Reading from the civil service law (see House, No. 4757). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 193

An Act further regulating public construction in the Commonwealth (see Senate, No. 2358, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2004

Chapter 194

An Act establishing an alternative education grant program (see House, No. 4914). Approved by the Governor, July 20, 2004

Chapter 195

An Act authorizing the modification of the form of property tax billing in the town of Belmont (see House, No. 3981). Approved by the Governor, July 13, 2004

Chapter 196

An Act restructuring the transportation system of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4972). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2004

Chapter 197

An Act relative to the shellfish wardens training program (see Senate, No. 1238). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2004

Chapter 198

An Act authorizing the town of Wareham to grant a conservation restriction to the Wareham land trust (see Senate, No. 1171). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2004

Chapter 199

An Act relative to the release of a conservation restriction in the town of Grafton (see House, No. 4352). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2004

Chapter 200

An Act relative to certain health premium payments made by the town of Mashpee (see House, No. 4085). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2004

Chapter 201

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2004 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 1000). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 202

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer a certain parcel of conservation/recreation land within the town of Sandwich (see Senate, No. 2117). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 203

An Act authorizing the town of North Andover to grant open space restrictions (see House, No. 3847). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 204

An Act authorizing the town of North Andover to grant a certain easement (see House, No. 4090). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 205

An Act establishing a department of early education and care (see House, No. 4904). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 206

An Act to authorize and direct the commissioner of the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a conservation restriction to the town of Tewksbury (see Senate, No. 2427). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 207

An Act authorizing the town of Carlisle to grant conservation restrictions for town owned conservation land (see Senate, No. 1148). Approved by the Governor, July 23, 2004

Chapter 208

An Act relative to School Building Assistance (see House, No. 4978). Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2004

Chapter 209

An Act relative to restrictive covenants (see House, No. 3532). Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2004

Chapter 210

An Act relative to School Building Assistance (see House, No. 4977). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 211

An Act authorizing certain borrowing by the town of Tewksbury (see House, No. 4965). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 212

An Act authorizing the town of Hamilton to convey certain land (see House, No. 4449, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 213

An Act further regulating the setting of private passenger automobile insurance rates (see House, No. 4675, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 214

An Act authorizing the city of Salem to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages (see House, No. 4897). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 215

An Act relative to the standard for commercially used weighing and measuring devices (see House, No. 27). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 216

An Act merging the Woodland Water District of Auburn with the Auburn Water District (see House, No. 4333, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 217

An Act authorizing the Superintendent of State Office Buildings to install a plaque in the State House honoring Lieutenant Frances Y. Slanger (see House, No. 619). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 218

An Act relative to the estate of homestead (see Senate, No. 995). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 219

An Act relative to sewer assessements in the town of Marion (see House, No. 4402). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 220

An Act relative to certain distinctive registration plates (see Senate, No. 2006, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2004

Chapter 221

An Act relative to community based juvenile justice programs (see House, No. 4924, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 222

An Act relative to credit union deposits (see House, No. 483). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 223

An Act authorizing the town of Wareham to construct a sewer in certain park land (see House, No. 4150, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 224

An Act authorizing the Nantucket Islands Land Bank to grant a conservation restriction to the Nantucket Conservation Commission (see Senate, No. 1167). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 225

An Act relative to court advisement (see House, No. 4135, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 226

An Act protecting the Nashua River Basin (see Senate, No. 2347). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 227

An Act relative to the safe placement of newborn infants (see House, No. 4325, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 228

An Act relative to meningitis immunization awareness (see Senate, No. 2155). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 229

An Act requiring college students immunization against meningococcal disease (see Senate, No. 2159, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 230

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carole M. Lee, an employee of the Department of Social Services (see Senate, No. 2230). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 231

An Act authorizing the city of Waltham to continue the use of certain park land for water purposes (see printed as House, No. 3849). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 232

An Act authorizing the town of Yarmouth to make certain conveyances of wellfield land (see House, No. 4706, changed and amended). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 233

An Act authorizing the town of Yarmouth to lay out a public way over certain wellfield land (see House, No. 4707). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 234

An Act relative to the Board of Education (see House, No. 4903). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 235

An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to re-institute an early retirement program (see House, No. 3871, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2004

Chapter 236

An Act relative to special elections to fill vacancies for Senator and Representative in Congress (see Senate, No. 2404). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 237

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Plainville (see House, No. 4201). Became Law without Executive Approval, August 2, 2004

Chapter 238

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Melissa J. Cornell, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4765). Became Law without Executive Approval, August 1, 2004

Chapter 239

An Act providing for expenditure for the Uncompensated Care Trust Fund (see House, No. 4921, amended). Became Law without Executive Approval, July 31, 2004

Chapter 240

An Act relative to the Uncompensated Care Trust Fund (see House, No. 4919, amended). Became Law without Executive Approval, July 31, 2004

Chapter 241

An Act relative to the ability of essential community providers to furnish human services (see House, No. 4920, amended). Became Law without Executive Approval, July 31, 2004

Chapter 242

An Act placing certain members of the fire department of the town of Hanover under the civil service law (see House, No. 4817). Became Law without Executive Approval, August 2, 2004

Chapter 243

An Act relative to certain consumer transactions and the satisfaction of security interests (see Senate, No. 2238, amended). Became Law without Executive Approval, August 2, 2004

Chapter 244

An Act relative to credit union boards of directors (see Senate, No. 13). Passed over veto, July 14, 2004

Chapter 245

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Bridgewater to Patrick Driscoll (see Senate, No. 1691, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 20, 2004

Chapter 246

An Act directing the retirement board of the city of Quincy to grant creditable service to James J. Dentremont (see Senate, No. 1933). Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2004

Chapter 247

An Act relative to retirees' group health insurance premium contributions in the city of Waltham (see Senate, No. 2001). Passed over veto, July 14, 2004

Chapter 248

An Act relative to the police department in the town of Bridgewater (see Senate, No. 2071). Passed over veto, July 14, 2004

Chapter 249

An Act relative to electric transmissions (see House, No. 4432, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2004

Chapter 250

An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to grant certain easements (see House, No. 4196, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2004

Chapter 251

An Act relative to oil spill prevention and response in Buzzards Bay and other harbors and bays in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4831, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2004

Chapter 252

An Act establishing a one trial system for civil cases (see House, No. 732, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2004

Chapter 253

An Act relative to private attorneys providing public counsel services (see House, No. 5038). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2004

Chapter 254

An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Game to acquire conservation restrictions in and to lands owned by the cities of New Bedford and Taunton and the towns of Freetown, Lakeville, Middleborough and Rochester (see Senate, No. 1229, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 255

An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey easements for the transmission of natural gas over lands formerly under the control of the county of Essex in the town of Middleton and the cit ies of Peabody and Salem to Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C. (see Senate, No. 1678, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 256

An Act relative to the powers of trust companies (see Senate, No. 15). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 257

An Act authorizing the town of Swansea to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4742). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 258

An Act validating the acts and proceedings at a certain town caucus in the town of Westhampton (see House, No. 1712). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 259

An Act providing for a strong town manager form of government in the town of Abington (see Senate, No. 2345). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 260

An Act relative to a certain parcel of land in the town of Hinsdale (see House, No. 4199, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 261

An Act relative to the home and community-based service waiver (see House, No. 4922). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 262

An Act to clarify certain tax provisions and improve the activities of the Department of Revenue (see House, No. 4744, printed as amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 263

An Act further regulating the rates of pilotage for the Port of Boston (see Senate, No. 2406). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 264

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Holden (see House, No. 4987). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 265

An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts to convey a certain parcel of land and buildings in the town of Nantucket to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (see Senate, No. 2442, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 266

An Act relative to agricultural land at Danvers State Hospital (see House, No. 1594, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 267

An Act relative to consumer and merchant protection (see House, No. 492). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 268

An Act prohibiting certain practices in home mortgage lending (see House, No. 4880). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 269

An Act relative to municipal lighting plant cooperatives (see House, No. 2425). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 270

An Act relative to pedestrian safety at crosswalks (see House, No. 1342). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 271

An Act relative to storage of personal property upon execution of a summary process judgement (see House, No. 2100, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 272

An Act releasing certain land in Deerfield from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction (see Senate, No. 2094). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 273

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the city of North Adams (see House, No. 4335). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 274

An Act authorizing the town of Edgartown to enter into a certain lease (see House, No. 4339). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 275

An Act authorizing the town of North Andover to grant a certain utility easement (see House, No. 4789). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 276

An Act establishing a spinal cord injury trust fund (see House, No. 4738). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 277

An Act authorizing the town of Sutton to lease certain conservation land (see House, No. 4730). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 278

An Act authorizing the city of Northampton to convey certain park land (see House, No. 4885). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 279

An Act relative to the buyback of creditable service (see House, No. 4907). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 280

An Act relative to interest from certain retirement systems (see House, No. 4906). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 281

An Act authorizing the city of Chicopee to convey certain park land in the city of Chicopee (see House, No. 4992). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 282

An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Managemet and Maintenance to convey certain land to the Shrewsbury Housing Authority (see House, No. 4988). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 283

An Act authorizing the town of Weston to appropriate money from the Community Preservation Fund (see House, No. 4999). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 284

An Act authorizing the town of Sharon to convey certain conservation land (see House, No. 5016). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 285

An Act directing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain parcels of land in the towns of Hopkinton and Westborough (see Senate, No. 2462). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 286

An Act releasing certain land in the town of Plymouth from the operation of certain agricultural preservation restrictions (see House, No. 5032). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 287

An Act relative to certain conservation land in the town of Amherst (see Senate, No. 2261). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 288

An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to grant a certain sewer easement along Route 1 in the towns of Lynnfield and Saugus (see Senate, No. 2417). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 289

An Act authorizing the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to take or acquireconservation restrictions in and to lands of the town of Clinton (see House, No. 1208). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2004

Chapter 290

An Act relative to low income housing tax credit (see House, No. 4911). Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2004

Chapter 291

An Act modernizing the transportation system of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4771). Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 10, 2004

Chapter 292

An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to fix reasonable fees for permits granted by the chief of its fire department (see House, No. 4403). Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2004

Chapter 293

An Act directing the Department of Revenue to accept certain applications for abatement (see House, No. 3101). Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2004

Chapter 294

An Act authorizing the town of Lancaster to lease certain land (see House, No. 4628). Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2004

Chapter 295

An Act relative to the sale of municipal tax receivables (see House, No. 4872, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 296

An Act relative to the protection of disabled persons (see House, No. 3241). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 297

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Blandford (see House, No. 4280). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 298

An Act requiring continuing education for licensed plumbers and gas fitters (see House, No. 4750). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 299

An Act relative to the Uncompensated Care Trust Fund (see House, No. 4929). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 300

An Act designating a certain portion of land at Draw 7 Park in the city of Somerville as the Patrick Sullivan Fishing Hole (see House, No. 4948). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 301

An Act relative to Joseph Fernandes (see House, No. 5020). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 302

An Act authorizing the State Secretary to place an election in the town of Dracut on the state ballot (see printed in House, No. 5025). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 303

An Act authorizing the town of Lunenburg to convey a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 1952). Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2004

Chapter 304

An Act relative to fire safety in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4550, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 17, 2004

Chapter 305

An Act relative to the town of Lenox and the reimbursement of local room occupancy taxes (see Senate, No. 2344). Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2004

Chapter 306

An Act relative to the health and safety on public construction projects (see House, No. 2367). Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2004

Chapter 307

An Act establishing a speed limit for Sassaquin Avenue in the city of New Bedford (see House, No. 3741). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 308

An Act relative to certain retirements in the city of Holyoke (see House, No. 4391). Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2004

Chapter 309

An Act relative to certain court fees (see House, No. 4915). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 310

An Act relative to the fees of certain superior court cases (see House, No. 4916). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 311

An Act directing the department of conservation and recreation to repair certain culverts (see House, No. 4918). Approved by the Governor, July 30, 2004

Chapter 312

An Act authorizing the town of Rockport to borrow a certain amount of money (see House, No. 4281). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 313

An Act replacing the existing harbor line and to establish a new harbor line in Gloucester Harbor (see House, No. 4265). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 314

An Act designating a certain traffic island in the city of Gloucester as the Paul Bergmann Memorial Traffic ISland (see House, No. 4284). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 315

An Act relative to the Winchendon District Court (see House, No. 2638). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 316

An Act placing the health inspector under the supervision of the Division of Inspectional Services in the city of Somerville (see House, No. 4958). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 317

An Act relative to school building custodians in the city of Somerville (see House, No. 4957). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 318

An Act relative to municipal light plant department security deposits (see Senate, No. 2211). Approved by the Governor, August 18, 2004

Chapter 319

An Act relative to the penalties for killing, maiming or poisoning an animal (see Senate, No. 198, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2004

Chapter 320

An Act relative to the position of town administrator in the town of Wayland (see House, No. 4784). Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2004

Chapter 321

An Act increasing the time in which real property owned by the Central Berkshire County Development Corporation may be exempt from taxation by the city or town in which it is located (see House, No. 3749). Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2004

Chapter 322

An Act exempting frozen foods from item pricing requirements (see House, No. 490). Approved by the Governor, August 19, 2004

Chapter 323

An Act authorizing the town of Marion to develop and maintain a subsidized housing plan for low and moderate income housing (see House, No. 4631). Passed over veto, July 22, 2004

Chapter 324

An Act relative to the administrative judges of the Division of Industrial Accidents (see House, No. 4465, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 25, 2004

Chapter 325

An Act authorizing the town of Leominster to grant a certain abatement (see House, No. 4499). Approved by the Governor, August 25, 2004

Chapter 326

An Act placing certain school department positions in the city of Gardner under the civil service law (see House, No. 4204, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 25, 2004

Chapter 327

An Act relative to public safety in the city of Somerville (see House, No. 5045). Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2004

Chapter 328

An Act relative to the charter of the city of Gloucester (see House, No. 4092). Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2004

Chapter 329

An Act relative to pension benefits for Sergeant Charles L. Byrne, Jr. (see House, No. 4722). Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2004

Chapter 330

An Act relative to the use of safety helmets for persons sixteen years of age and under while operating or riding as a passenger on bicycles, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards (see House, No. 1920, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2004

Chapter 331

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Dudley (see House, No. 5069). Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2004

Chapter 332

An Act relative to certain benefits for the surviving spouses of certain state police officers (see Senate, No. 1406, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2004

Chapter 333

An Act authorizing the Secretary of State to place questions of recall on the state election ballot in the town of Stoughton (see House, No. 5070). Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2004

Chapter 334

An Act establishing requirements for voters who register by mail (see House, No. 4512). Approved by the Governor, August 31, 2004

Chapter 335

An Act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the Foxborough Housing Authority (see House, No. 4976). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 336

An Act relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of clubs or veterans' organizations in the town of Natick (see House, No. 4882). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 337

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Worcester as the Representative Robert J. Bohigian Bridge (see House, No. 4761). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 338

An Act relative to the authority of the Bureau of Special Investigations (see House, No. 4737, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 339

An Act relative to the membership of the conservation commission of the town of Bourne (see House, No. 4057). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 340

An Act directing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to place a conservation restriction on and transfer a certain parcel of land to the Kuzeja Real Estate Trust (see House, No. 3985, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 341

An Act relocating certain harbor lines in the Fairhaven and New Bedford harbors (see Senate, No. 2170). Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2004

Chapter 342

An Act validating the proceedings of the annual town meeting in the town of Brookfield (see printed in House, No. 4756). Approved by the Governor, September 10, 2004

Chapter 343

An Act providing for a special election in the city of Lawrence (see House, No. 4886). Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2004

Chapter 344

An Act relative to the disposition of certain land in the city of Lowell (see Senate, No. 2421, changed and amended). Approved by the Governor, September 15, 2004

Chapter 345

An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4896). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 346

An Act relative to the Development and Industrial Commission of the town of Oxford (see Senate, No. 2188). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 347

An Act relative to the residency requirement of the town manager of the town of Concord (see House, No. 4475). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 348

An Act relative to the police powers of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (see House, No. 4832). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 349

An Act relative to the definition of Korean War veteran (see Senate, No. 2136). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 350

An Act relative to the appointment of members to certain commissions in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 4851, changed). Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2004

Chapter 351

An Act allowing students with cystic fibrosis to self administer enzyme supplements (see House, No. 4409). Approved by the Governor, September 17, 2004

Chapter 352

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2004 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5076). Approved (in part) by the Governor, September 17, 2004

Chapter 353

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Thomas F. Sweeney, Jr., an employee of the Department of Correction (see Senate, No. 2333, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2004

Chapter 354

An Act authorizing the Board of Selectmen of Acton to lease a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 1981, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 23, 2004

Chapter 355

An Act prohibiting discrimination against veterans in employment (see House, No. 1053, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 23, 2004

Chapter 356

An Act establishing the Berkshire county commission on the status of women (see Senate, No. 142). Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2004

Chapter 357

An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to lease certain town-owned properties for twenty-five years (see House, No. 4164). Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2004

Chapter 358

An Act providing for a charter for the town of Plymouth (see House, No. 5064). Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2004

Chapter 359

An Act relative to the charter of the city of Pittsfield (see House, No. 5034). Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2004

Chapter 360

An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to regulate certain property tax exemption eligibility requirements for the elderly (see Senate, No. 2018). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 361

An Act relative to reduction in rank for members of the fire department of the city of Boston (see House, No. 4791). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 362

An Act designating a certain overpass in the town of Milford as the Greater Milford Veterans Memorial Overpass (see House, No. 5096). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 363

An Act designating a certain overpass in the town of Milford as the Gunnery Sergeant Elia P. Fontecchio Memorial Overpass (see House, No. 5095). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 364

An Act relative to the reduction in rank for certain public employees in the city of Haverhill (see House, No. 4736). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 365

An Act authorizing the town of Marshfield to reduce sewer fee liability and betterment charge in exchange for seniors' volunteer services (see House, No. 4532). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 366

An Act authorizing the town of Pembroke to borrow certain sums of money (see House, No. 4814). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 367

An Act establishing the Mattapoisett River Valley water district (see House, No. 4839, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 368

An Act relative to dental hygienists (see House, No. 4653). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 369

An Act providing creditable service to certain research faculty funded by research institutes and foundations under agreement with the University of Massachusetts (see House, No. 2873). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 370

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds of the city of Revere to be issued to finance the construction of a public safety facility (see House, No. 4964). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 371

An Act increasing the retirement allowance for certain retirees of the town of Arlington (see Senate, No. 1931). Approved by the Governor, October 7, 2004

Chapter 372

An Act relative to town meeting members in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 5063). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 373

An Act validating the results of the annual town elections held in the town of Falmouth on May 18, 2004 (see Senate, No. 2410). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 374

An Act relative to the charter of the city of Lawrence (see House, No. 4959, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 375

An Act authorizing the town of Norwood to lease certain land (see House, No. 4847, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 376

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for a certain employee of the Department of Social Services (see House, No. 4841). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 377

An Act validating the special town election held in the town of Goshen (see printed in House, No. 4244). Approved by the Governor, October 14, 2004

Chapter 378

An Act relative to disability insurance (see House, No. 5018). Approved by the Governor, October 15, 2004

Chapter 379

An Act authorizing the town of Easton to pay a certain unpaid bill (see House, No. 4498). Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2004

Chapter 380

An Act relative to defining employees classified in Group 4 (see Senate, No. 2240, changed). Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2004

Chapter 381

An Act authorizing Barnstable County to administer the repair, replacement and upgrade of septic systems (see Senate, No. 2123). Approved by the Governor, October 22, 2004

Chapter 382

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant an easement in certain land in the town of Bridgewater (see House, No. 5033, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 383

An Act creating a community and economic development authority in the town of Wareham (see House, No. 4566, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 384

An Act establishing a presumption relative to the disability retirement of a certain firefighter in the city of Salem (see House, No. 5094). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 385

An Act authorizing the town of Adams to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to Ericfly, Inc..
(see House, No. 4984). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 386

An Act authorizing the town of Adams to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to Nicholas Enterprises, Inc. (see House, No. 4985). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 387

An Act authorizing the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Joseph A. Quinlan (see Senate, No. 2116). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 388

An Act relative to pre-marital testing (see House, No. 75). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 389

An Act directing the Commissioner of Revenue to accept certain applications for abatement (see Senate, No. 1786). Approved by the Governor, October 29, 2004

Chapter 390

An Act providing for the annual observance of World War II Commemoration Day (see House, No. 1201). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2004

Chapter 391

An Act relative to the Belchertown Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (see House, No. 4692, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2004

Chapter 392

An Act authorizing the city of Quincy to establish an affordable housing trust fund (see Senate, No. 2469). Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2004

Chapter 393

An Act relative to the transportation of certain persons (see House, No. 5083). Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2004

Chapter 394

An Act relative to the appointment of retired police officers in the town ofCanton (see House, No. 4858). Approved by the Governor, November 9, 2004

Chapter 395

An Act prohibiting the recording of certain productions (see House, No. 4863, change). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2004

Chapter 396

An Act relative to the operation of motorized scooters (see House, No. 1544, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2004

Chapter 397

An Act authorizing deferment of the Hale Hospital deficit notes by the city of Haverhill (see House, No. 4735). Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2004

Chapter 398

An Act relative to the issuance of certain bonds by the town of East Longmeadow (see House, No. 4731). Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2004

Chapter 399

An Act authorizing the State Ethics Commission to provide exemptions from the conflict of interest law (see House, No. 5113). Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2004

Chapter 400

An Act authorizing a certain judicial leave of absence (see House, No. 5126, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 401

An Act authorizing Joseph A. Vieira III to take the examination for firefighter notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see Senate, No. 2350). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 402

An Act establishing a firearms licensing fund in the town of Charlton (see Senate, No. 2058). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 403

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land to the town of Westfield (see House, No. 5035, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 404

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Linda J. Magno, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation (see House, No. 5031, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 405

An Act authorizing the town of Bellingham to establish a sewer construction capital fund (see House, No. 4014). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 406

An Act relative to the MBTA infrastructure renovation fund (see House, No. 5059, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 407

An Act designating the official colors of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 2694). Approved by the Governor, November 23, 2004

Chapter 408

An Act relative to the water supply protection trust (see Senate, No. 2488). Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2004

Chapter 409

An Act relative to the city of Melrose (see Senate, No. 2374). Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2004

Chapter 410

An Act relative to the civil commitment process for persons with mental illness (see House, No. 3170). Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2004

Chapter 411

An Act authorizing the Rockland Sewer Commission to enter into a contract forthe disposal of sewage and the Abington/Rockland Joint Water Works to enter into a contract for the supply of water (see printed in House, No. 5112). Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2004

Chapter 412

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Fagota Tupe, an employee of the Department of Correction (see Senate, No. 2405). Became Law without Executive Approval, December 2, 2004

Chapter 413

An Act relative to unlawful conduct by nonresidents of public housing (see House, No. 1705). Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2004

Chapter 414

An Act designating a portion of the Lowell Heritage State Park as the Mary BVictorian Garden (see Senate, No.2318). Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2004

Chapter 415

An Act relative to certain housing in the town of Lincoln (see Senate, No. 2453). Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2004

Chapter 416

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Barre as the Private Edward J. Cormier Memorial Bridge.(see Senate, No. 2280 Approved by the Governor, December 9, 2004

Chapter 417

An Act authorizing water submetering in residential tenancies (see House, No. 5001). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 418

An Act authorizing certain terms for borrowing by the town of Falmouth for the construction of a golf course (see Senate, No. 2447). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 419

An Act exempting the position of town hall custodian of the town of Stoneham from the civil service law (see House, No. 4803). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 420

An Act authorizing the town of Westborough to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2326). Approved by t Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 421

An Act authorizing the town of Weston to regulate certain property tax exemption eligibility requirements for the elderly (see Senate, No. 2053). Approved by the Governor, Dec 2004

Chapter 422

An Act establishing the Athol development and industrial corporation (see House, No. 5004). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 423

An Act establishing the Taunton industrial improvement district in the city of Taunton(see Senate, No. 2444). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 424

An Act authorizing the town of Plymouth to lease certain land (see House, No. 4818). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 425

An Act relative to certain school construction projects in the town of Concord (see House, No. 4451). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 426

An Act authorizing the city of Medford to use certain land for memorial purposes (see House, No. 4864). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 427

An Act that the town of Hingham be authorized to issue certain pension obligation bonds (see House, No. 3688). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 428

An Act relative to validating the proceedings of the presidential primary in the town of Bernardston (see House, No. 5011). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 429

An Act relative to certain housing in the city of Peabody (see Senate, No. 2501). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 430

An Act relative to managed care contracts with home health agencies (see Senate, No. 2329). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 431

An Act So much of the recommendations of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation as relates to making certain corrective changes in the General Laws. (see House, No. 24). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 432

An Act relative to exempting a certain project in the town of Needham from the provisions of Chapter 193 of the Acts of 2004. (see House, No. 5150). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 433

An Act relative to the certification of speech-language pathology assistants and audiology assistants (see Senate, No. 2296). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2004

Chapter 434

An Act relative to reports of elderly abuse (see House, No. 1116). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 435

An Act relative to tenant relocation insurance expenses (see House, No. 1879). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 436

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (see House, No. 4672). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 437

An Act relative to elections in the town of North Attleborough (see House, No. 5012). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 438

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5108). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 439

An Act authorizing the town of Hull to extend leases on Nantasket Pier and to borrow money for the construction of a certain marine or pier facility for a term of not to exceed 30 years (see Senate, No. 2214). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 440

An Act authorizing the town of Hull to extend the leases at Pemberton Pier (see Senate, No. 2215). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 441

An Act relative to the appointment of a unified session clerk in the Superior Court for Criminal Business in Suffolk County (see House, No. 5130). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 442

An Act relative to group marketing plans (see House, No. 4808). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 443

An Act authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city of Revere (see Senate, No. 2514). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2004

Chapter 444

An Act relative to compensation for certain erroneous felony convictions (see House, No. 4255). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 445

An Act to authorize affordable housing covenants on Martha's Vineyard (see House, No. 1510). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 446

An Act relative to the publication of summaries of the town meeting warrants in the town of North Andover (see House, No. 4787). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 447

An Act relative to opening and closing of town meeting warrants in the town of North Andover (see House, No. 4785). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 448

An Act that the airport commission of the town of Plymouth be authorized to lease certain parcels of land located at the airport in said town (see House, No. 4820). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 449

An Act relative to certain sewer betterments in the city of Gloucester (see House, No. 4889). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 450

An Act providing greater consumer protection powers to the boards within the Division of Professional Licensure (see House, No. 5074). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 451

An Act establishing a capital depreciation fund in the town of Paxton (see House, No. 5115). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 452

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Chelmsford as the Marine Lance Corporal Andrew J. Zabierek Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 5103). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 453

An Act authorizing the city of Newton to establish income qualifications for a certain tax deferral program (see House, No. 5119). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 454

An Act relative to the establishment of a retained revenue account for the end of life care services commission (see Senate, No. 2412). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 455

An Act establishing a sick leave for Pamela Dempsey an employee of the Department of Social Services (see House, No. 5170). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 456

An Act authorizing self-monitoring and treatment of students with diabetes (see Senate, No. 2231). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 457

An Act relative to vessel safety (see House, No. 5165). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 458

An Act relative to the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Wakefield (see Senate, No. 2375). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 459

An Act relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Melrose (see Senate, No. 2452). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 460

An Act relative to the by-laws of the town of Plymouth (see Senate, No. 2481). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 461

An Act relative to banks and banking (see Senate, No. 2045). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 462

An Act amending certain appropriation acts (see House, No. 5168). Approved (in part) by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 463

An Act establishing the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School district (see Senate, No. 2419). Approved by the Lieutenant Governor, Acting Governor, December 30, 2004

Chapter 464

An Act further preventing insurance fraud in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4713). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2005

Chapter 465

An Act authorizing a certain question to be placed on the ballot in the town of Lancaster (see House, No. 5133). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2005

Chapter 466

An Act to decouple from federal production activity deduction (see House, No. 5156). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2005

Chapter 467

An Act increasing the minimum age for appointment as a police officer (see House, No. 4218 ). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 468

An Act prohibiting fees for mailing bills or invoices (see House, No. 4398). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 469

An Act providing for the appointment of a clerk-treasurer of the Onset Fire District (see House, No. 4932). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 470

An Act relative to the granting of all alcoholic beverages licenses to be drunk on the premises by the town of Rockport (see House, No. 5107). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 471

An Act authorizing the town of Orleans to issue bonds to create or preserve affordable housing (see Senate, No. 2021). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 472

An Act relative to filling vacancies in the city council of the city of Quincy (see Senate, No. 2260). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 473

An Act relative to the charter in the city of Peabody (see Senate, No. 2492). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 474

An Act authorizing the town of Millbury to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2493). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 475

An Act relative to the financial conditions in the town of Southbridge (see Senate, No. 2518). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 476

An Act relative to elections in the city of Boston (see House, No. 4844). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 477

An Act establishing an economic development fund in the town of Plymouth (see Senate, No. 2390). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 478

An Act designating a certain intersection in the city of Lynn as the Donald Ditullio Memorial Square (see Senate, No. 2483). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 479

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Groveland (see House, No. 4171). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 480

An Act relative to the underground cable reimbursement schedule (see House, No. 4892). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 481

An Act ceding concurrent jurisdiction to the United States over certain property located at the former Devens Army Base (see House, No. 1141). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 482

An Act authorizing the city of Watertown to make certain payments (see House, No. 3866). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 483

An Act relative to the issuance of pension funding bonds by the city of Brockton (see House, No. 3855). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 484

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to enter into a certain agreement with the town of Wellesley (see House, No. 4043). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 485

An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to issue pension obligation bonds or notes (see House, No. 4404). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 486

An Act authorizing the town of Ashby to establish a capital reserve account (see House, No. 4474). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 487

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Rowe (see House, No. 4772). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 488

An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to pay a certain unpaid bill (see House, No. 4782). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 489

An Act increasing the borrowing limit of the town of Milford for the funding of the geriatric authority of Milford (see House, No. 5121). Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2005

Chapter 490

An Act relative to certain school construction projects in the town of Milton (see Senate, No. 1974). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 491

An Act establishing municipal affordable housing trust funds (see House, No. 4709). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 492

An Act authorizing the town of Shrewsbury to establish a certain fund (see House, No. 4857). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 493

An Act validating actions taken at the annual election in the town of Boxborough (see House, No. 4997). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 494

An Act authorizing the city of Northampton to convert seasonal licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5085). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 495

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to enter into a certain lease (see House, No. 5086). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 496

An Act exempting certain positions in the town of Winthrop from civil service law (see House, No. 5149). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 497

An Act relative to reinsurance agreements (see House, No. 5162). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 498

An Act authorizing the town of Westborough to grant three additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2327). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 499

An Act authorizing the town of Randolph to establish a town charter (see Senate, No. 2393). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 500

An Act relative to civil service positions in the city of Northampton (see Senate, No. 2441). Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2005

Chapter 501

An Act relative to crimes against the elders and persons with disabilities (see Senate, No. 1083). Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2005

Chapter 502

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2005 to compensate for certain underpayments (see House, No. 5188). Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2005

Chapter 503

An Act authorizing the town of Salisbury to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5161). Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2005

Chapter 504

An Act extending the period for disbursement of certain funds (see Senate, No. 2527). Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2005

Chapter 505

An Act relative to licensing fees for service dogs (see Senate, No. 458). Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2005

Chapter 506

An Act relative to the licensure and accreditation of health plans (see Senate, No. 2340. Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2005

Chapter 507

An Act further regulating public construction (see Senate, No. 2525). Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2005

Chapter 508

An Act designating certain land in the town of Bridgewater as conservation, agricultural, open space and passive recreational purposes (see House, No. 616). Approved by the Governor, January 13, 2005

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