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Chapter 1: An Act authorizing the late filing of a certain application for classification of land in the town of Wendell (see Senate, No. 2155). Approved by the Governor, January 12, 2006
Chapter 2: An Act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the Greater Bosto Food Bank, Inc. (see House, No. 4602). Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2006
Chapter 3: An Act authorizing the appointment of Matthew A. Kraunelis to the position of chief of staff to the mayor of the city of Methuen (see House, No. 4580). Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2006
Chapter 4: An Act authorizing Julio Perez to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see House, No. 4119). Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2006
Chapter 5: An Act amending the charter of the town of Southbridge (see House, No. 4382). Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2006
Chapter 6: An Act authorizing Peter Jakub Jegorow to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see House, No. 295). Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2006
Chapter 7: An Act authorizing the certification and appointment of Darryl Sencabaugh as a firefighter in the town of Wilmington (see House, No. 4210). Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2006
Chapter 8: An Act authorizing the certification and appointment of Thomas Taylor as a firefighter in the town of Wilmington (see House, No. 4209). Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2006
Chapter 9: An Act relative to the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District (see Senate, No. 2317, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2006
Chapter 10: An Act authorizing the town of Groton to lease or otherwise transfer a portion of the Groton town forest to the West Groton Water Supply District (see House, No. 4523, changed). Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2006
Chapter 11: An Act relative to contracts for energy management services (see House, No. 4530). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 12: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Barry Conway, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 4475, amended). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 13: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Maureen Quinney, an employee of the Department of Revenue (see House, No. 4450). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 14: An Act relative to the board of assessors of the town of Provincetown (see House, No. 4096). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 15: An Act revising the procedure for appointing members of the finance committee of the town of Arlington (see House, No. 4296). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 16: An Act authorizing the town of Brewster to establish an affordable housing fund (see House, No. 4130). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 17: An Act increasing the term of the moderator of the town of Eastham (see House, No. 4103). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 18: An Act relative to the charter of the town of Harwich (see House, No. 4198). Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2006
Chapter 19: An Act designating Taj Mahal as the official blues artist of the Commonwealth (see Senate, No. 2262). Approved by the Governor, February 8, 2006
Chapter 20: An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to convey a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 2162). Approved by the Governor, February 9, 2006
Chapter 21: An Act increasing the membership of the Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board (see House, No. 3595). Approved by the Governor, February 9, 2006
Chapter 22: An Act promoting the National Athletic Association 2006 Women's Final Four Basketball Championship (see House, No. 4679). Approved by the Governor, February 14, 2006
Chapter 23: An Act authorizing the town of Milton to grant a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of a certain restaurant (see Senate, No. 2324, amended). Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2006
Chapter 24: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Samuel Russell, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4569). Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2006
Chapter 25: An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to establish a special acount for to the Symmes Conservation and Improvement Project (see House, No. 4270). Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2006
Chapter 26: An Act relative to disability retirement benefits for certain employees who contract cancer (see Senate, No. 2257). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 27: An Act further regulating organ and tissue donations (see Senate, No. 2353, amended). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 28: An Act authorizing 2 ballot questions in the town of Arlington relative to the granting of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk onthe premises (see House, No. 31). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 29: An Act authorizing a ballot question in the town of Arlington relative to the granting of licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in certain restaurants (see House, No. 32). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 30: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Erving (see House, No. 1433). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 31: An Act designating a scenic road in the town of Falmouth (see House, No. 4135). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 32: An Act establishing a department of public facilities in the city of Malden (see House, No. 4458). Approved by the Governor, February 24, 2006
Chapter 33: An Act relative to direct wine shipments (see House, No. 4498, amended). Approved by the Governor, February 27, 2006
Chapter 34: An Act authorizing certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Brookline (see House, No. 4222). Approved by the Governor, February 28, 2006
Chapter 35: An Act further regulating the Barnstable County Septic Loan Program (see Senate, No. 2247, changed). Approved by the Governor, March 7, 2006
Chapter 36: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Cantave-Kenney, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4653, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 13, 2006
Chapter 37: An Act designating the Attleboro District Courthouse as the James H. SullivanCourthouse (see House, No. 842). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 38: An Act expanding the use of community preservation funds. (see House, No. 1680). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 39: An Act authorizing the use of ultrasonic thickness determination of air tanks and other receptacles (see House, No. 1871). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 40: An Act establishing a medical expenses trust fund in the town of Brookline for injured firefighters and police officers (see House, No. 4122). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 41: An Act establishing a town administrator in the town of Hanson (see House, No. 4524). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 42: An Act authorizing abatement of certain property tax assessments in the town of Williamsburg (see Senate, No. 1694). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 43: An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to lease certain town-owned land (see House, No. 4113). Approved by the Governor, March 15, 2006
Chapter 44: An Act authorizing the appointment of Francis K. Rayne as a firefighter in the town of Billerica notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see Senate, No. 2094). Approved by the Governor, March 23, 2006
Chapter 45: An Act relative to elevator license examinations (see Senate, No. 2216, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 23, 2006
Chapter 46: An Act authorizing certain actions by the Braintree Electric Light Department Generating Project (see Senate, No. 2318). Approved by the Governor, March 23, 2006
Chapter 47: An Act changing the term of office of the moderator for the town of Milton (see Senate, No. 2095). Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2006
Chapter 48: An Act reducing gang violence (see Senate, No. 2242, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 30, 2006
Chapter 49: An Act authorizing the town of Milford to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4722). Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2006
Chapter 50: An Act regulating the financial conditions in the Athol-Royalston Regional School District (see House, No. 4752). Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2006
Chapter 51: An Act relative to the treatment of waste water in the town of Shrewsbury (see House, No. 4485). Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2006
Chapter 52: An Act relative to the membership of the Hampshire County Housing Authority (see Senate, No. 2283). Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2006
Chapter 53: An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to convey certain land (see House, No. 4267, amended). Approved by the Governor, March 31, 2006
Chapter 54: An Act extending simulcasting of horse and greyhound racing (see House, No. 4804). Approved by the Governor, April 6, 2006
Chapter 55: An Act increasing the accidental death benefit payable to surviving children (see House, No. 13, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2006
Chapter 56: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Ellen E. Briggs, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4634). Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2006
Chapter 57: An Act addressing the special education needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (see House, No. 1123). Approved by the Governor, April 7, 2006
Chapter 58: An Act promoting access to affordable, quality, accountable health care (see House, No. 4479, amended). Approved (in part) by the Governor, April 12, 2006
Chapter 59: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of East Bridgewater as the Cpl. Gordon M. Craig Bridge (see House, No. 4476). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2006
Chapter 60: An Act providing for alternative members on the community development board of the city of Methuen (see Senate, No. 2021). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2006
Chapter 61: An Act releasing certain land in the city of Northampton from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction (see House, No. 1270). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2006
Chapter 62: An Act regulating access to student records (see Senate, No. 2206, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2006
Chapter 63: An Act providing remedies to consumers for clearing title after payoff of mortgages (see Senate, No. 2278, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 13, 2006
Chapter 64: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2006 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 4859). Approved by the Governor, April 14, 2006
Chapter 65: An Act designating a certain bridge in the towns of Scituate and Marshfield as the Sergeant Michael Jason Kelley Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 4742). Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2006
Chapter 66: An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to convey a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 2388). Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2006
Chapter 67: An Act requiring the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the town of Stoughton (see House, No. 2798). Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2006
Chapter 68: An Act establishing a board of registrars in the town of Swampscott (see Senate, No. 2270). Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2006
Chapter 69: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Denise Gamache, an employee of the Department of Revenue (see Senate, No. 2248, amended). Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2006
Chapter 70: An Act relative to the financial condition of the town of Medway (see House, No. 4790). Approved by the Governor, May 1, 2006
Chapter 71: An Act authorizing the issuance of certain bonds by the Manchester Essex Regional School District (see Senate, No. 2383). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 72: An Act establishing a post employment health insurance liability fund in the town of Sudbury (see House, No. 4391). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 73: An Act changing the membership of the Historic District Commission of the town of Sudbury (see House, No. 4390). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 74: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Canton as the Samuel "Sam" Swardlick Bridge (see House, No. 4673). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 75: An Act regulating financing of construction of sewer system extensions in the town of Concord (see House, No. 4364). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 76: An Act relative to health insurance coverage for paid elected officials in the town of Sandwich (see Senate, No. 2300). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 77: An Act further regulating municipal transfers of appropriations (see Senate, No. 2192, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2006
Chapter 78: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the town of Milford (see House, No. 1420, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 79: An Act further regulating meetings of municipal boards (see House, No. 4489, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 80: An Act relative to the reporting of fires in schools (see Senate, No. 1381). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 81: An Act establishing a task force within the Board of Registration in Medicine to study medical spas (see Senate, No. 2191, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 82: An Act establishing voting districts in the town of Lee (see House, No. 4536). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 83: An Act authorizing the town of Mashpee to grant a certain easement (see House, No. 4111, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 84: An Act relative to the city of Peabody Municipal Light Plant (see House, No. 4462, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2006
Chapter 85: An Act modifying the powers of the transportation board of the town of Brookline (see House, No. 4632). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 86: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jean Simonelli, an employee of the Department of Revenue (see House, No. 4784). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 87: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for John Lavoie, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 4566, changed). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 88: An Act designating the South Boston Court House as the Chief Justice Joseph F. Feeney courthouse (see House, No. 3445). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 89: An Act authorizing the town of Ayer to convey certain land (see House, No. 4203). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 90: An Act extending eligibility for health insurance for school employees (see House, No. 4654, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2006
Chapter 91: An Act increasing the speed limit for boating within the narrows in Glen Echo Lake in the town of Charlton (see Senate, No. 2238, changed). Approved by the Governor, May 31, 2006
Chapter 92: An Act authorizing the town of Canton to grant certain easements (see House, No. 4948, amended). Approved by the Governor, May 31, 2006
Chapter 93: An Act authorizing the town of Westborough to grant an additional licensefor the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4559). Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2006
Chapter 94: An Act validating the proceedings of the annual town elections in the town of Royalston (see Senate, No. 2188). Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2006
Chapter 95: An Act authorizing a stabilization fund for Bourne Water District (see House, No. 4459). Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2006
Chapter 96: An Act regulating betterment assessments in the town of Marion (see House, No. 4201, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2006
Chapter 97: An Act authorizing recall elections in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 4694). Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2006
Chapter 98: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Carver as the SFC Robert Rooney Bridge (see Senate, No. 1944). Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2006
Chapter 99: An Act relative to the environmental trust (see House, No. 1283). Approved by the Governor, June 7, 2006
Chapter 100: An Act relative to the use of certain land in the town of Stockbridge (see House, No. 4595, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 7, 2006
Chapter 101: An Act amending the law establishing the Northern Berkshire Industrial Park and Development Corporation (see House, No. 4376, amended). >Passed over veto, June 1, 2006
Chapter 102: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Shelley Nunes, an employee of the Barnstable District Court (see Senate, No. 2538). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 103: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Debra A. Flagg, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation (see House, No. 4915). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 104: An Act establishing a sick bank for Michael Abdow, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4834). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 105: An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey and acquire certain parcels of land in the town of Bridgewater (see Senate, No. 2511). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 106: An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to establish a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority capital infrastructure fund (see House, No. 4255, changed). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 107: An Act validating certain orders passed by the Barnstable town council (see House, No. 4627). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 108: An Act regulating the financial conditions in the Pentucket Regional School District (see House, No. 4883, changed). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 109: An Act further regulating municipal affordable housing trusts funds (see House, No. 4793). Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2006
Chapter 110: An Act designating a bridge in the city of Amesbury as the First Lieutenant Derek S. Hines Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 4803). Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2006
Chapter 111: An Act requiring the preparation of certain ballots in the city of Boston (see House, No. 4942). Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2006
Chapter 112: An Act relative to the boundaries of the Cherry Valley and Rochdale Water District (see House, No. 4677). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 113: An Act changing the membership of the town meeting of the town of Shrewsbury (see House, No. 4206). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 114: An Act authorizing the town of Russell to borrow money for the upgrade and extension of the town's community cable television system (see Senate, No. 2243). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 115: An Act restricting certain insurance benefits for part-time elected officials of the town of Norwell (see printed in House, No. 4386). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 116: An Act increasing the expenditure limit on revolving funds in the city of Attleboro (see Senate, No. 2495). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 117: An Act transferring responsibility for the maintenance and repairs of all city of Lynn school buildings and grounds (see Senate, No. 2562, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 118: An Act authorizing the town of Burlington to accept certain streets (see House, No. 4486, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 119: An Act preserving federal highway funds and ensuring compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (see House, No. 4488, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 120: An Act authorizing terminal audits for commercial vehicles (see House, No. 2113, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 121: An Act relative to the historic Lucius Crain Tavern in the town of Hadley (see Senate, No. 2127). Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2006
Chapter 122: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2006 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5056). Approved (in part) by the Governor, June 24, 2006
Chapter 123: An Act relative to economic investments in the Commonwealth to promote job creation, economic stability, and competitiveness in the Massachusetts economy (see House, No. 5057). Approved (in part) by the Governor, June 24, 2006
Chapter 124: An Act making certain appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, prior to final action on the General Appropriation Bill for said fiscal year (see House, No. 5068). Approved by the Governor, June 27, 2006
Chapter 125: An Act regulating tax deferral agreements in the town of Princeton (see House, No. 4297). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 126: An Act extending the term of agreement between the town of Shrewsbury and the town of Westborough for the Westborough Treatment Plant (see House, No. 4565). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 127: An Act regulating sewer betterment assessments in the town of Richmond (see House, No. 4753). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 128: An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough (see House, No. 4392). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 129: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael McLaughlin, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 4578). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 130: An Act relative to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank (see Senate, No. 2330, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 131: An Act relative to the authority of conservation commissions to impose consultant fees (see Senate, No. 1167). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 132: An Act authorizing campaign contributions by debit card (see Senate, No. 2340). Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2006
Chapter 133: An Act relative to the financing and construction of a public parking garage and other improvements in the city of Worcester (see Senate, No. 2172, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2006
Chapter 134: An Act relative to certain motor vehicle violations (see Senate, No. 2132, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2006
Chapter 135: An Act relative to the licensure of massage therapists (see Senate, No. 2258, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 29, 2006
Chapter 136: An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 4385). Approved by the Governor, July 5, 2006
Chapter 137: An Act removing automatic qualification for certain licenses (see Senate, No. 469, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 6, 2006
Chapter 138: An Act relative to the Cherry Valley and Rochdale Water District (see House, No. 1290, amended). Approved by the Governor, June 30, 2006
Chapter 139: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2007 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. 5000). Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 140: An Act relative to the loss of life due to fires caused by cigarettes (see Senate, No. 2403, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 141: An Act authorizing the appointment of Lori Moniz as a reserve police officer for the city of Taunton (see Senate, No. 2486). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 142: An Act transferring employees of the Berkshire regional planning commission to the state retirement system (see Senate, No. 1570, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 143: An Act relative to wireless communication (see House, No. 5108, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 144: An Act defining a medical device company (see House, No. 5107, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 145: An Act establishing a medical device tax credit (see House, No. 5106, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2006
Chapter 146: An Act relative to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund (see House, No. 5100, amended). Became law without Executive Approval, July 11, 2006
Chapter 147: An Act relative to certain programs within the Department of Public Health (see House, No. 5097, amended). Became law without Executive Approval, July 11, 2006
Chapter 148: An Act authorizing the transfer of funds for environmental clean-up purposes (see House, No. 5110). Became law without Executive Approval, July 11, 2006
Chapter 149: An Act relative to matching grants for various school-to-work programs (see House, No. 5109, amended). Became law without Executive Approval, July 11, 2006
Chapter 150: An Act regulating reduction in rank for members of the fire department of the town of Swampscott (see House, No. 4184). Approved by the Governor, July 13, 2006
Chapter 151: An Act authorizing the town of Dedham-Westwood water district to join the Norfolk County retirement system (see House, No. 4976). Approved by the Governor, July 13, 2006
Chapter 152: An Act allowing students with disabilities to participate in graduation ceremonies (see House, No. 4710). Approved by the Governor, July 13, 2006
Chapter 153: An Act making certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2007 and to provide for the inspection and safety of the Interstate Highway Route 90 connector tunnel and all tunnels of the Metropolitan Highways System (see printed in House, No. 5187). Approved by the Governor, July 14, 2006
Chapter 154: An Act changing the date for preliminary elections in the city of Holyoke (see House, No. 4579). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 155: An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to borrow money to fund certain payments (see House, No. 5047). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 156: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant certain easements to the town of Princeton over lands held for conservation and recreation purposes (see Senate, No. 2355). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 157: An Act establishing nursing facility Medicaid rates (see House, No. 5152). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 158: An Act authorizing certain terms for borrowing by the town of Hopkinton for construction of school buildings (see Senate, No. 2070). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 159: An Act further regulating the compensation of the commission members of the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (see House, No. 4138, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 160: An Act relative to clinical laboratories (see Senate, No. 725, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 161: An Act relative to creditable service for certain state contract employees (see Senate, No. 2462, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 162: An Act designating certain bridges. (see Senate, No. 2559). Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2006
Chapter 163: An Act relative to compensation of sheriffs (see House, No. 5094, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 164: An Act relative to compensation of certain court employees (see House, No. 5095, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 165: An Act relative to the Commonwealth Zoological Society (see House, No. 5096, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 166: An Act relative to certain programs within the Executive Office of Public Safety (see House, No. 5098, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 167: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (see House, No. 5103, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 168: An Act establishing certain educational funds (see House, No. 5105, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 169: An Act relative to compensation of justices (see House, No. 5093, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 170: An Act providing for the licensing of genetic counselors (see House, No. 4326). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 171: An Act allowing unsigned circulars and posters (see House, No. 126). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 172: An Act relative to HIV and Hepatitis C prevention (see House, No. 4176, amended). Passed over veto, July 13, 2006
Chapter 173: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2006 to provide funding to promote the redevelopment of Fort Devens (see House, No. 5062). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2006
Chapter 174: An Act providing for direct billing of certain pathology tests (see House, No. 4812). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2006
Chapter 175: An Act providing funds for the essential community provider trust (see House, No. 5153). Became Law without Executive approval, July 24, 2006
Chapter 176: An Act transferring certain funds to the medical assistance trust fund (see House, No. 5156). Became Law without Executive approval, July 24, 2006
Chapter 177: An Act further regulating the use of target shooting weapons (see House, No. 4552, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2006
Chapter 177: An Act further regulating the use of target shooting weapons (see House, No. 4552, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 21, 2006
Chapter 178: An Act authorizing the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School District to lease certain land (see House, No. 4574, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 179: An Act authorizing certain housing in the town of Westborough (see printed in House, No. 4609). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 180: An Act authorizing the city of Revere to use certain dedicated park land for school purposes (see House, No. 4546). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 181: An Act providing for a partial release of certain land in the town of Hatfield from the operation of an agricultural preservation restriction (see House, No. 4472). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 182: An Act authorizing the appointment of certain police officers in the town of Milford (see House, No. 4715). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 183: An Act relative to the appointment of a non-civil service chief of police in the city of Somerville (see Senate, No. 2519). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 184: An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville (see Senate, No. 2520). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 185: An Act relative to the cancellation or modification of an insurance producer's contract (see House, No. 1545). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 186: An Act abolishing the library district in the towns of Mendon and Upton (see House, No. 4681). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 187: An Act regulating the appointment of apprentice linemen (see House, No. 4669). Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2006
Chapter 188: An Act amending the toxics use reduction act (see Senate, No. 2250). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2006
Chapter 189: An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Boston and the town of Dedham as the Honorable Robert Cawley Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 5067). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2006
Chapter 190: An Act relative to mercury management (see House, No. 5112, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2006
Chapter 191: An Act relative to the disposal of dredged material in Buzzards Bay (see House, No. 4884). Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2006
Chapter 192: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2006 to provide for supplementing certain existing approrpriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5210, amended). Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 28, 2006
Chapter 193: An Act relative to a certain retired employee of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5063, amended). >Passed over veto, July 25, 2006
Chapter 194: An Act relative to sexual assault nurse examiners and forensic evidence in cases of sexual assault and rape (see House, No. 878). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 195: An Act establishing state trademarks (see House, No. 3500, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 196: An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Worcester from civil service status (see House, No. 4348). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 197: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Paul F. Taylor, an employee of the Division of Professional Licensure (see House, No. 5230). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 198: An Act authorizing the late filing of a tax abatement application for the National Plastics Center and Museum of Leominster (see Senate, No. 2386). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 199: An Act authorizing the conservation commission of the city of Pittsfield to convey a certain parcel of conservation land for public purposes (see Senate, No. 2576). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 200: An Act relative to the sale of land in the city of Quincy by the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (see Senate, No. 2190, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 201: An Act authorizing the town of Shrewsbury to lease certain land (see House, No. 4205). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 202: An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to lease land and grant easements incertain land (see House, No. 4842, changed). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 203: An Act authorizing the city of Boston and the Commonwealth to grant sewer and drainage easements over certain parcels of land in the city of Boston (see Senate, No. 2627). Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2006
Chapter 204: An Act providing for a certain exemption from the sales tax (see House, No. 5200, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 205: An Act relative to streamlining and expediting the permitting process in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4968, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 206: An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to grant 4 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2551). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 207: An Act authorizing the town of Southbridge to grant additional liquor licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages (see House, No. 5004). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 208: An Act authorizing the town of Dedham to grant additional alcoholic beverages licenses (see House, No. 5208, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 209: An Act relative to the use of the name of financial institutions (see House, No. 5195). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 210: An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts to convey a certain parcel of land in the city of Boston to the United States of America acting by and through the National Archives and Records Administration (see Senate, No. 2597, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2006
Chapter 211: An Act relative to choice of long-term care (see Senate, No. 2273, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2006
Chapter 212: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Franklin as the Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino Bridge (see House, No. 4997). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2006
Chapter 213: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Karen Kilroy, an employee of the Massachusetts Departement of Correction (see House, No. 5039). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2006
Chapter 214: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Cheryl Ferrara, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation (see Senate, No. 2550, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2006
Chapter 215: An Act designating basketball as the state sport (see printed as Senate, No. 1851). Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2006
Chapter 216: An Act authorizing the town of Oxford to provide certain water supply improvements (see Senate, No. 2548, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 217: An Act relative to social workers (see House, No. 730). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 218: An Act exempting Sean W. Richards from the maximum age requirement for appointment as police officer in the city of Methuen (see House, No. 4768). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 219: An Act regulating college student meningococcal disease immunization (see Senate, No. 2290, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 220: An Act relative to the retirement allowance payable to Robert W. Noseworthy (see House, No. 4841). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 221: An Act relative to state chartered banks (see House, No. 5198). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 222: An Act relative to the payment of referral fees to unlicensed employees of insurance producers (see Senate, No. 2060). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 223: An Act relative to the interstate insurance compact (see House, No. 1515). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 224: An Act relative to insurance and lawful travel by applicants for life and disability insurance and insured individuals (see House, No. 5238). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 225: An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4810, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 226: An Act authorizing the town of Westwood to grant alcoholic beverages licenses to innholders (see House, No. 5232). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 227: An Act authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain bridge in the town of Walpole (see House, No. 5236). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 228: An Act authorizing transfer of land to the town of Ayer to enhance public access to the Nashua River Rail Trail (see Senate, No. 2694). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 229: An Act authorizing disposition of certain conservation and recreation lands under the care, custody and control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation within the town of Mashpee (see House, No. 3416). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 230: An Act authorizing the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Department of Fish and Game to acquire conservation restrictions in and to the lands of the town of Egremont (see printed in House, No. 4345). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 231: An Act regulating the redetermination of municipal sewer assessments (see House, No. 4435). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 232: An Act relative to the historic district commission of the town of Provincetown (see House, No. 4501). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 233: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Sterling (see House, No. 4507, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 234: An Act relative to the disposition of land owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in the town of Rowley in exchange for certain other land located in the town of Rowley (see House, No. 4661). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 235: An Act expanding the Sherwood Greens Road Improvement and Maintenance District in the town of Becket (see House, No. 4811). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 236: An Act authorizing the town of Hanover to convey certain park land (see House, No. 4877, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 237: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management to release a portion of an easement in the city of Somerville (see House, No. 4902). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 238: An Act authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4905, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 239: An Act authorizing the town of Westford to grant a restrictive covenant through town owned land for the new Cameron Senior Center septic system (see House, No. 5135). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 240: An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements to Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC and Colonial Gas Company d/b/a Keyspan Energy Delivery New England (see House, No. 5173). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 241: An Act relative to allowing the town of Winchester to draw water from Spot Pond (see House, No. 5246, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 242: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Saugus (see House, No. 5254). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 243: An Act authorizing the disposition of easements or other interests in land in the town of Uxbridge (see Senate, No. 53, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 244: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Washington (see Senate, No. 58, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 245: An Act authorizing an easement or lease of land by the conservation commission of the town of Falmouth (see Senate, No. 2319, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 246: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to enter into an agreement with the town of Walpole to use certain land for recreational purposes (see Senate, No. 2588). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 247: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to lease certain property in the town of Weymouth to the South Shore Association of Retarded Citizens (see Senate, No. 2649). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 248: An Act authorizing the town of Ipswich to change the use, the care, custody and control of a portion of town-owned land (see Senate, No. 2678). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 249: An Act authorizing the towns of Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester to make certain conveyances of well field and water supply and protection land to the Mattapoisett River Valley Water District (see House, No. 4379). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 250: An Act regulating the grant of sewer system connections by the sewer commission of the town of Kingston (see House, No. 4528). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 251: An Act authorizing the town of Wayland to transfer care and control of certain park land (see House, No. 5079). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 252: An Act relative to traffic improvements in the town of Maynard (see House, No. 5190). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 253: An Act authorizing the commonwealth to acquire conservation restrictions in and to lands of the city of Leominster (see Senate, No. 31, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 254: An Act establishing a housing corporation in the town of Mansfield (see House, No. 4334, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2006
Chapter 255: An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Weymouth as the Weymouth veterans memorial bridge (see House, No. 1693, changed). Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2006
Chapter 256: An Act relative to gate shows (see House, No. 4493, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2006
Chapter 257: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to transfer certain land in the city of Marlborough to James Farina (see House, No. 4656, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2006
Chapter 258: An Act establishing the Asian American Commission (see Senate, No. 2201, amended). Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2006
Chapter 259: An Act relative to funding community health centers (see House, No. 5244). Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2006
Chapter 260: An Act establishing the Massachusetts military enhanced relief individual tax (MERIT) plan (see House, No. 4660, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 14, 2006
Chapter 261: An Act validating the actions taken by the town of Norton (see House bill printed in House, No. 5120). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 262: An Act reorganizing the Department of Public Works in the town of Hopkinton (see printed in House, No. 4747). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 263: An Act further regulating voting hours in the town of Amherst (see Senate, No. 2154). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 264: An Act authorizing the State Secretary to place an office on the state election ballot in the city known as the town of Watertown (see House, No. 5184). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 265: An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain land to the town of Barnstable (see Senate, No. 2420). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 266: An Act relative to retirement benefits for Stuart Freedman (see House, No. 4518). Approved by the Governor, August 16, 2006
Chapter 267: An Act granting school nurses eligibility for professional teacher status (see House, No. 1087). Passed over veto, July 24, 2006
Chapter 268: An Act to establish a personal care attendant quality home care workforce council (see House, No. 4758, amended). Passed over veto, July 24, 2006
Chapter 269: An Act providing for the establishment and administration of rent regulations and the control of evictions in manufactured housing communities in the town of Lakeville (see House, No. 5016). Passed over veto, July 31, 2006
Chapter 270: An Act relative to judges and registers of probate (see House, No. 4251, amended). Passed over veto, July 31, 2006
Chapter 271: An Act relative to the minimum wage (see House, No. 4781, amended). Passed over veto, July 31, 2006
Chapter 272: An Act authorizing the town of Franklin to establish a post employment health insurance trust fund (see House, No. 4150, amended). Passed over veto, July 26, 2006
Chapter 273: An Act relative to the membership of the retirement board of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (see Senate, No. 2507, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2006
Chapter 274: An Act authorizing the town of Shrewsbury to exchange certain land (see House, No. 4739). Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2006
Chapter 275: An Act establishing the Concord Housing Development Corporation (see House, No. 4320, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2006
Chapter 276: An Act authorizing the voters of the city of New Bedford to determine if the public water supply should be flouridated (see House, No. 5134). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 277: An Act relative to a certain corporate credit union (see Senate, No. 2286). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 278: An Act relative to the treatment of waste water in the town of Westborough (see House, No. 4484). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 279: An Act relative to processing of funds (see House, No. 4649, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 280: An Act authorizing the city of Fitchburg to abate certain taxes (see House, No. 5177). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 281: An Act protecting certain real property in the city of Northampton (see House, No. 5127). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 282: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Karen W. Boyson, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 5189). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 283: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for George Mazareas, an employee of the Executive Office of Economic Development (see Senate, No. 2700). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 284: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Frances M. Ravish, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5071). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 285: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jan O. Modzeleski, Sr., an employee of the Department of Correction (see Senate, No. 2640, amended). Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2006
Chapter 286: An Act allowing adjustments to the prescription advantage program (see House, No. 5154). Became law without Executive approval, September 1, 2006
Chapter 287: An Act relative to the Purple Heart highway in Worcester County (see Senate, No. 1930, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2001
Chapter 288: An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply sewer services to certain property in the town of Hingham (see House, No. 5010). Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2006
Chapter 289: An Act clarifying the community preservation act (see Senate, No. 167). Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2006
Chapter 290: An Act requiring a disabled commuter representative on regional transit authority advisory boards (see Senate, No. 2509). Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2006
Chapter 291: An Act further regulating senior housing (see House, No. 3189, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2006
Chapter 292: An Act providing for health care coverage for certain prosthetic devices (see House, No. 5256). Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2006
Chapter 293: An Act relative to the economic development of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5253, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 7, 2006
Chapter 294: An Act authorizing the state secretary to place a certain question on the official ballot for the state election to be used in the city of Fall River (see House, No. 4874, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 8, 2006
Chapter 295: An Act relative to the retirement classification of emergency medical services employees in the town of Billerica (see Senate, No. 2093, amended). Passed over veto, July 31, 2006
Chapter 296: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to lease certain property in the town of Tewksbury (see Senate, No. 2609). Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2006
Chapter 297: An Act relative to a special election in the town of East Brookfield (see printed in Senate, No. 2718). Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2006
Chapter 298: An Act relating to the procurement and award of contracts for redeveloping a certain public housing project in the city of Boston (see House, No. 5046). Approved by the Governor, September 14, 2006
Chapter 299: An Act further regulating election practices (see Senate, No. 2277, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2006
Chapter 300: An Act relative to the charter of the town of Walpole (see Senate, No. 2581, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2006
Chapter 301: An Act establishing additional economic target areas (see Senate, No. 2673). Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2006
Chapter 302: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kathreen Tessier, an employee of the Department of Revenue (see House, No. 5038). Approved by the Governor, September 19, 2006
Chapter 303: An Act increasing the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against children (see House, No. 5234, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2006
Chapter 304: An Act exempting Craig Blake from the maximum age requirements for appointment as a firefighter in the town of Norton (see Senate, No. 2568). Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2006
Chapter 305: An Act establishing a special commission on long term care for persons with adult onset disabilities (see Senate, No. 2582). Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2006
Chapter 306: An Act authorizing the town of Bellingham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2347). Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2006
Chapter 307: An Act authorizing the town of Hopkinton to acquire certain real property in the towns of Upton and Milford (see House, No. 4867, amended). Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2006
Chapter 308: An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey certain permanent easements to Brockton Hospital (see Senate, No. 2537, changed). Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2006
Chapter 309: An Act authorizing surviving spouses of veterans to retain ownership of veterans registration plates (see House, No. 1706, changed). Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2006
Chapter 310: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2006 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5304). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 311: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for a certain employee of the Department of Social Services (see Senate, No. 2665, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 312: An Act authorizing the town of North Andover to hold a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4693). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 313: An Act directing the State Superintendent of State Office Buildings to install a plaque or painting in honor of school nurses in the State House (see House, No. 3531). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 314: An Act designating a portion of the Captain William K. Webb Memorial State Park in the town of Weymouth as the Robert B. Ambler Walkway (see House, No. 4921). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 315: An Act authorizing the appointment of Christina M. Orzyck as a police officer in the city of Worcester (see House, No. 4865). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 316: An Act granting retirement benefits to Dennis Mullen (see House, No. 4419). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 317: An Act relative to certain elder abuse assessment reports (see House, No. 1490, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 318: An Act authorizing the town of Norwood to lease certain land (see House, No. 5015). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 319: An Act authorizing the town of Norwood to grant access to its sewer system and to assess charges therefor (see House, No. 5058). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 320: An Act authorizing the transfer of certain parcels of land in the city of Taunton (see Senate, No. 2666). Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2006
Chapter 321: An Act relative to the Northern Berkshire Solid Waste District (see House, No. 1340). Approved by the Governor, October 18, 2006
Chapter 322: An Act designating a state highway in the town of Harwich as Route 28-Head of the Bay Road (see House, No. 4751, changed). Approved by the Governor, October 18, 2006
Chapter 323: An Act relative to the Nantucket Housing Authority (see Senate, No. 2103, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 20, 2006
Chapter 324: An Act relative to health care access (see House, No. 5240, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 325: 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. 5272). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 326: An Act relative to the board of the health in the town of North Andover (see House, No. 4863). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 327: An Act postponing the requirement for installation of carbon monoxide alarms in certain residential buildings (see House, No. 5139). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 328: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Leo D. Shea, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 5252). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 329: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Littleton (see House, No. 4072, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 330: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Paul LaFrance, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 5307). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 331: An Act authorizing the appointment of alternative members to the conservation commission of the town of West Bridgewater (see House, No. 4875). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 332: An Act relative to Quincy College (see Senate, No. 2523). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 333: An Act regulating health examinations for private school children (see House, No. 3637). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 334: An Act relative to data collection for government assisted housing in Massachusetts (see House, No. 4978, amended). Approved by the Governor, October 26, 2006
Chapter 335: An Act providing veteran status to Michael L. Buckley (see Senate, No. 2468). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 336: An Act relative to county roads (see Senate, No. 2085, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 337: An Act authorizing certain investments for the town of Warwick free public library (see House, No. 4947). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 338: An Act establishing a tourism revenue preservation fund in the town of Yarmouth (see House, No. 4945, changed and amended). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 339: An Act reducing the supplemental reserve fund requirement for the city of Pittsfield (see Senate, No. 2149). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 340: An Act eliminating the property holdings cap for the Boston Public Library (see Senate, No. 2484, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 341: An Act modifying the schedule for deposits of revenue for the service of civil process by constables (see House, No. 3576). Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2006
Chapter 342: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency Fund (see House, No. 5216, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 5, 2006
Chapter 343: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Karen Ann Devine, an employee of the Department of Corrections (see Senate, No. 2728). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 344: An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Lawrence as the Charles F. Nyhan, Sr. bridge. (see House, No. 5296). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 345: An Act designating in the towns of Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln and Concord a scenic byway to be known as The Battle Road: The Road to Revolutions (see House, No. 5222). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 346: An Act exempting the position of school custodian in the town of Hull from the civil service law (see House, No. 4208). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 347: An Act exempting the position of superintendent of streets of the town of Hull from the civil service law (see House, No. 4309). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 348: An Act exempting the position of deputy chief of the fire department of the city of Easthampton from the civil service law (see House, No. 4537). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 349: An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to grant a license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2503). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 350: An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to establish a department of public works (see House, No. 4223). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 351: An Act exempting from inspection certain electrical substation air tanks (see Senate, No. 2696). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 352: An Act establishing an affordable housing trust fund in the town of Wellfleet (see House, No. 4094, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 353: An Act further regulating the consignment of fine art (see Senate, No. 2461). Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2006
Chapter 354: An Act further regulating payment agreements for local taxes (see House, No. 2463). Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2006
Chapter 355: An Act establishing the Freedom's Way Heritage Area and Commission (see Senate, No. 1852, amended). Became law without Executive approval, November 10, 2006
Chapter 356: An Act relative to the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome (see House, No. 4959). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 357: An Act authorizing the town of Ipswich to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5182). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 358: An Act regulating the appointment of police officers in the town of Boxford (see House, No. 5048). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 359: An Act designating a certain parcel of land in the city of Boston as the Frank Jordan Memorial Rose Garden (see House, No. 4815). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 360: An Act authorizing payroll deductions to support higher education (see House, No. 1256). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 361: An Act authorizing certain borrowing by Bunker Hill Community College (see Senate, No. 2729). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 362: An Act providing certain benefits for call firefighters in the town of Wenham (see House, No. 5141). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 363: An Act protecting children from persons who offer to pay for sexual contact (see House, No. 859, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 364: An Act designating Benjamin Franklin as the official inventor of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 4690). Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2006
Chapter 365: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael LoPriore, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 5325, changed). Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2006
Chapter 366: An Act further regulating review of fence viewers' rulings (see House, No. 4749). Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2006
Chapter 367: An Act establishing an appointed superintendent of streets in the town of Lakeville (see House, No. 4296). Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2006
Chapter 368: An Act establishing the Cohasset Library Trust, Inc. (see House, No. 4840, amended). Approved by the Governor, November 27, 2006
Chapter 369: An Act relative to the membership of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (see House, No. 3143). Approved by the Governor, November 27, 2006
Chapter 370: An Act relative to lending limits (see Senate, No. 2540). Approved by the Governor, November 27, 2006
Chapter 371: An Act authorizing additional borrowing for the geriatric authority of the city of Holyoke (see House, No. 4866). Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2006
Chapter 372: An Act regulating interests rates for betterment assessments for Plum Island municipal sewer and water services (see House, No. 5305, changed). Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2006
Chapter 373: An Act authorizing private road betterment borrowing by the town of Brewster (see Senate, No. 1198). Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2006
Chapter 374: An Act relative to the Wayland wastewater management district commission (see House, No. 4631). Approved by the Governor, December 7, 2006
Chapter 375: An Act relative to hazardous materials mitigation (see House, No. 1315, amended). Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2006
Chapter 376: An Act authorizing transfers from the North East Solid Waste Committee Enterprise Fund balance in the town of Acton (see House, No. 4944, changed). Approved by the Governor, December 16, 2006
Chapter 377: An Act authorizing the licensing authority of the town of Northborough to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2557, amended). Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2006
Chapter 378: An Act authorizing the town of Rehoboth to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5183). Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2006
Chapter 379: An Act designating December 15 as bill of rights day (see House, No. 4600). Approved by the Governor, December 14, 2006
Chapter 380: An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 5237). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 381: An Act authorizing the town of Wenham to grant certain licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5333). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 382: An Act authorizing the town of Winchester to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5334). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 383: An Act increasing the number of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city of Boston (see printed as House, No. 5341). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 384: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Paula Phelan, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (see House, No. 5339). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 385: An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to issue certain temporary loans in anticipation of bonds (see Senate, No. 2579, changed). Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2006
Chapter 386: An Act validating the action taken at the town election held by the town of Lanesborough (see printed in House, No. 5121). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 387: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carol Denault, an employee of the Department of Mental Health (see House, No. 5342). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 388: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Tatiana Lara-Melendez, an employee of the Department of Mental Retardation (see House, No. 5336). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 389: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Lori Mazanec, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5343). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 390: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Canton (see House, No. 4387). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 391: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Canton (see House, No. 4387). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 392: An Act relative to credit unions (see House, No. 5357). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 393: An Act regulating exemptions for cooperative corporations under the Community Preservation Act (see Senate, No. 2725). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 394: An Act relative to the taxation of forest, farm, and recreation land (see Senate, No. 2683). Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2006
Chapter 395: An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to place a certain question relative to the sale of all alcoholic beverages on the town's election ballot (see House, No. 5273). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 396: An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to place a certain question relative to the sale of wines and malt beverages on the town's election ballot (see House, No. 5274). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 397: An Act relative to the granting of special licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages in the town of Belmont (see House, No. 5275). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 398: An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Hatfield (see House, No. 5286). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 399: An Act authorizing deposits into the stabilization fund of the town of Hopedale (see House, No. 5302). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 400: An Act exempting Jeffrey L. Beohner and John Zaccari from the maximum age requirement for applying for civil service appointment as a police officer in the town of Methuen (see House, No. 5318). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 401: An Act designating the town of Natick as the Home of Champions and the city of Brockton as the City of Champions (see House, No. 4958). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 402: An Act designating an overpass in the city of New Bedford as the George Evangelos Patisteas Memorial Overpass (see House, No. 5295). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 403: An Act designating the rotunda of the West Roxbury District Court as the James Joseph Rush Rotunda (see House, No. 5352). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 404: An Act regulating elections in the town of Yarmouth (see House, No. 5300, amended). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 405: An Act exempting certain clerical positions in the town of Billerica from the provisions of the civil service law (see House, No. 4695). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 406: An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to execute a certain lease (see House, No. 5330). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 407: An Act regulating the issuance of second hand motor vehicle licenses in the city of Revere (see House, No. 5317). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 408: An Act providing increased benefits to the surviving dependents of a former member of the Boston Fire Department (see House, No. 4998). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 409: An Act regulating certain musical performances and the protection of performing groups (see Senate, No. 2530). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 410: An Act regulating open space preservation in the town of Hopkinton (see House, No. 4868). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 411: An Act relative to group marketing plans (see House, No. 4974). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 412: An Act authorizing the state retirement board to grant an accidental disability retirement to James R. Johnson (see Senate, No. 2767). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 413: An Act designating the Broadway Bridge in the South Boston section of the city of Boston as the James M. Kelly Bridge (see Senate, No. 2761). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 414: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Rober O'Haver, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 5355). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 415: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for William Lewis, an employee of the Trial Court (see House, No. 5360). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 416: An Act relative to certain retirement benefits for surviving spouses of the State Police (see House, No. 4941). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 417: An Act relative to the issuance of pension funding bonds by the city of Quincy (see Senate, No. 2414). Approved by the Lieutenant-Governor, Acting Governor, December 31, 2006
Chapter 418: An Act relative to enhanced protection for victims of domestic violence (see printed in House, No. 30, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 419: An Act relative to disabled veterans' motor vehicle plates (see Senate, No. 2428, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 420: An Act requiring automatic external defibrillator devices in health clubs (see Senate, No. 2681, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 421: An Act relative to funds deposited into Diane Zaniboni Breast Cancer Research Fund (see Senate, No. 2732). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 422: An Act relative to the Worcester DCU Arena and Convention Center (see House, No. 5128, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 423: An Act authorizing the town of East Longmeadow to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5350). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 424: An Act authorizing the town of Wareham to grant certain alcoholic beverages licenses (see House, No. 5003, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 425: An Act designating the garter snake as the official reptile of the Commonwealth (see printed as House, No. 3453). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 426: An Act relative to child labor (see House, No. 4638, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 427: An Act authorizing the towm of Shrewsbury to send certain information to the voters of the town (see House, No. 5013, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 428: An Act further regulating driver education and junior operator's licenses (see House, No. 5378). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 429: An Act authorizing the Commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant a certain easement in the town of Belchertown (see Senate, No. 2727). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 430: An Act relative to the charter of the city of Northampton (see Senate, No. 2739, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 431: An Act exempting the position of deputy police chief in the town of Hingham from the civil service laws (see House, No. 5036). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 432: An Act relative to the authority of the town of Auburn to convey a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 2738). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 433: An Act exempting the position of Chief of Police in the town of Shrewsbury from the civil service law (see Senate, No. 2749). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 434: An Act relative to penalties for animal fighting (see House, No. 1765, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 435: An Act directing the State-Boston Retirement Board to retire James J. Cahill, a firefighter of the city of Boston (see House, No. 5366). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 436: An Act relative to fare evasion on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (see Senate, No. 2756, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 437: An Act relative to medical peer review committees (see Senate, No. 2418, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 438: An Act relative to vehicle protection products (see House, No. 3062, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 439: An Act authorizing recall elections in the town of Upton (see Senate, No. 2613). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 440: An Act clarifying the retirement status of a disabled Norwood police officer (see House, No. 5327). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 441: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Annette V. Fielding, an employee of the Department of Social Services (see House, No. 5379). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 442: An Act relative to the charter of the town of Sandwich (see Senate, No. 2741). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 443: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael F. Leavitt, an employee ofthe Department of Mental Retardation (see House, No. 5375). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 444: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Maureen Bambery, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5370). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 445: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Meridyth L. Reith, an employee of the state fire marshal (see House, No. 5361). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 446: An Act authorizing creditable service for Richard Spicer (see House, No. 5380). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 447: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Michael Rafferty, an employee of the Department of Correction (see House, No. 5362, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 448: An Act relative to life insurance companies (see House, No. 4973). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 449: An Act relative to horse and greyhound racing in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5291, Printed as amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 450: An Act further amending the health care access (see Senate, No. 2783, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 451: An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5340). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007
Chapter 452: An Act authorizing the town of Ipswich to make an appeal to the Appellate Tax Board (see House, No. 4986, amended). Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2007

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