Acts of 1998 (Session Laws)

Search the 1998 Session Laws

Chapter 1

An Act relative to contest promotions by gasoline stations (see House, No. 4513, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1998

Chapter 2

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 5153, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1998

Chapter 3

An Act designating Clara Barton days (see Senate, No. 1409, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1998

Chapter 4

An Act relative to the composition of the school committee of the city of Chicopee (see House, No. 5158, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1998

Chapter 5

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Swansea (see House, No. 2986, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 6

An Act establishing a capital investment fund in the town of Sterling (see House, No. 4710, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 7

An Act providing for a capital construction and equipment account in the town of Northbridge (see House, No. 4802). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 8

An Act establishing a tip fee stabilization fund in the town of Arlington (see Senate, No. 1929). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 9

An Act relative to regulations of certain heads of police departments (see Senate, No. 1894). Approved (over the objections of the Acting Governor) by the Senate on January 8, 1998 and the House of Representatives on January 14, 1998

Chapter 10

An Act relative to the conservation commission of the town of Burlington (see House, No. 4557). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 22, 1998

Chapter 11

An Act relative to property taxes in the town of Bellingham (see printed in Senate, No. 2081). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 12

An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to establish a post employment Health Insurance Trust Fund (see Senate, No. 1861). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 13

An Act relative to certain lands in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5177). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 14

An Act relative to children in foster care (see House, No. 2868, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 15

An Act validating the results of a certain election held in the town of Plymouth (see House Bill printed in House, No. 4973). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 16

An Act exempting the position of school custodian in the school department in the city of Taunton from the provisions of the civil service law (see Senate, No. 1791, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 17

An Act authorizing the town of Maynard to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4897). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 5, 1998

Chapter 18

An Act authorizing the town of Abington to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5181). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 5, 1998

Chapter 19

An Act relative to the membership of fitness and wellness facilities in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5124). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 20

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Warren (see House, No. 4556). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 21

An Act authorizing Paul L. Boudreau and Brian J. Clark to take a civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Wilmington notwithstanding the maximum age requirements (see Senate, No. 1990, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 22

An Act relative to inspections of on-site sewage disposal systems (see House, No. 1765, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 23

An Act relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (see House, No. 5273). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 10, 1998

Chapter 24

An Act relative to the Uniform Commercial Code dealing with negotiable instruments and bank deposits and collections (see House, No. 245). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 25

An Act authorizing certain structures to be exempted from certain harbor lines within Savin Hill Bay in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston (see House, No. 5133). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 26

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Northbridge as the Rosaire J. "Ross" Rajotte Bridge (see Senate, No. 1943). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 27

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Northbridge as the Charles Ampagoomian, Sr. Memorial Bridge (see Senate, No. 1944). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 28

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2107). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 17, 1998

Chapter 29

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 4515, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 18, 1998

Chapter 30

An Act requiring a certain leasehold interest in the State Transportation Building to be assessed as a separate parcel of real estate (see Senate, No. 1926). Approved (over the objections of the Acting Governor) by the Senate on January 29, 1998 and the House of Representatives on February 11, 1998

Chapter 31

An Act authorizing the board of license commissioners to decrease the hours of operation of certain licensees authorized to sell alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in the city of Cambridge (see House, No. 4330). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 20, 1998

Chapter 32

An Act authorizing a payment in lieu of taxes agreement between the city of Salem and the New England Power Company (see House, No. 5192). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 20, 1998

Chapter 33

An Act relative to the boundaries of the Cherry Valley Sewer District (see Senate, No. 1940). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 20, 1998

Chapter 34

An Act relative to the display of foreign flags (see House, No. 2395). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 26, 1998

Chapter 35

An Act establishing a certain betterment fund in the town of Falmouth (see House, No. 4543). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 26, 1998

Chapter 36

An Act relative to the health insurance of certain retired employees of the town of Plymouth (see House, No. 5140). Approved by the Acting Governor, February 26, 1998

Chapter 37

An Act providing for increased allowances of former employees of the town of Methuen retired in the noncontributory retirement system (see House, No. 4711). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 5, 1998

Chapter 38

An Act directing the State-Boston retirement board to retire John Steiner, a firefighter of the city of Boston (see House, No. 5088, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 5, 1998

Chapter 39

An Act providing a pension adjustment to Patricia Perry, widow of Billy M. Perry of the Methuen police department (see House, No. 4598). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 40

An Act relative to reduction in rank for members of the fire department of the city of Brockton (see House, No. 4502). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 41

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to convey a certain parcel of watershed protection land (see House, No. 4652). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 42

An Act authorizing the city of Holyoke to transfer a certain parcel of park land (see House, No. 5051). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 43

An Act authorizing the town of New Braintree to convey certain property (see Senate, No. 1376, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 44

An Act authorizing the town manager in the town of Arlington to lease certain park land and other open spaces to wireless communications companies for the erection of wireless antennas or other related appurtenant structures (see Senate, No. 1930). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 45

An Act authorizing the town of Washington to transfer certain funds (see Senate, No. 1993). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 46

An Act authorizing the city of Fitchburg to convey certain park land to the Commonwealth and ratifying the sale of park land previously sold (see Senate, No. 2009). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 47

An Act authorizing the board of selectmen of the town of Auburn to call a special election for submission of a non-binding advisory question (see House, No. 5156). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 48

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Taunton as the PFC David A. Francis, USMC Memorial Bridge (see Senate, No. 1650). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 49

An Act relative to service in the reserves by public employees (see House, No. 4971). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 50

An Act further defining drug paraphernalia (see House, No. 1700, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 51

An Act relative to certain railroad crossings in the city of Cambridge (see House, No. 4931, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 52

An Act relative to the issuance of a certain birth record (see House, No. 3642). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 13, 1998

Chapter 53

An Act relative to certain ordinances in the city of Lynn (see Senate, No. 2046, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 13, 1998

Chapter 54

An Act further regulating licenses authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages (see House, No. 1300, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 13, 1998

Chapter 55

An Act relative to collective bargaining for employees of certain sheriffs (see Senate, No. 2064, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 19, 1998

Chapter 56

An Act authorizing the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the town of Norwell (see House, No. 5196). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 20, 1998

Chapter 57

An Act authorizing the town of North Reading to lease a certain building (see House, No. 5093). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 20, 1998

Chapter 58

An Act authorizing the town of Plympton to transfer control of certain forest land to the board of selectmen (see House, No. 5139). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 20, 1998

Chapter 59

An Act providing for special municipal funds to celebrate the years two thousand and two thousand and one (see House, No. 1961, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 25, 1998

Chapter 60

An Act establishing a department of finance and budget in the town of Groveland (see House, No. 5214, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 25, 1998

Chapter 61

An Act authorizing the appointment of certain individuals as firefighters in the town of Weymouth (see House bill printed in House, No. 5155). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 25, 1998

Chapter 62

An Act further regulating the practice of public accountancy (see Senate, No. 439, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 27, 1998

Chapter 63

An Act relative to the financing of a golf course by the town of South Hadley (see House, No. 5109). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 27, 1998

Chapter 64

An Act to improve the Massachusetts child support enforcement program (see Senate, No. 2044, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, March 31, 1998

Chapter 65

An Act relative to visitation rights of certain grandparents +see House, No. 2137, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 3, 1998

Chapter 66

An Act authorizing the establishment of a municipal insurance fund in the town of Brookline (see House, No. 4650). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 3, 1998

Chapter 67

An Act relative to the financing of a golf course by the city of Peabody (see Senate, No. 2006). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 3, 1998

Chapter 68

An Act exempting the chief of police of the town of Oxford from the provisions of the civil service law (see Senate, No. 2104). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 6, 1998

Chapter 69

An Act authorizing the city of Leominster to supply water to certain property located in the town of Lancaster (see House, No. 5061, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 70

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5161). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 71

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5138). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 72

An Act relative to the issuance of tax bills in the city of Lawrence (see House, No. 5306). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 73

An Act relative to the Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Regional Employment Board (see Senate, No. 1732). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 74

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey certain land in the city of Boston (see House, No. 2396). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 75

An Act relative to the taxation of snowmobiles and recreation vehicles (see House, No. 2792, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 76

An Act establishing a traffic commission in the city of Melrose (see House, No. 4793). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 77

An Act relative to the water supply and sewer systems of the town of Southbridge (see House, No. 5342). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 78

An Act establishing a revolving trust fund to aid in the financing of drinking water projects (see Senate, No. 2154). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 79

An Act further regulating the siting of asphalt batching facilities in the cities of Chelsea, Malden and Revere (see House, No. 5413). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 80

An Act authorizing the city of Springfield to borrow a certain sum of money for capital improvements to the library and museum buildings (see House, No. 4909). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 81

An Act providing for the appointment of a treasurer in the town of Boxborough (see House, No. 5287). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 82

An Act relative to the presiding officer of the town council of the town of Greenfield (see House, No. 4926). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 83

An Act relative to certain betterment assessments in the town of Granby (see printed in House, No. 5330). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 84

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Greenfield (see House, No. 4474). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 85

An Act establishing the office of town accountant in the town of Plympton (see printed in House, No. 5200). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 86

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 5194). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 87

An Act further regulating voter registration for victims of certain crimes (see Senate, No. 338). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 88

An Act promoting the safety of employees of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (see House, No. 4436, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 89

An Act authorizing the town of Burlington to send certain information to the voters of said town (see House, No. 4979). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 90

An Act authorizing the city of Fall River retirement board to increase the pension payable to retired firefighter Walter Nicolau (see House, No. 5111, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 91

An Act providing for the annual observance of Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Week (see Senate, No. 1412). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 92

An Act relative to the Buzzards Bay Water District (see House, No. 5076, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 93

An Act providing for the layout and acceptance of certain ways by the town of Mansfield (see House, No. 4709). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 94

An Act relative to the provision of natural gas service in the town of Wakefield (see printed in House, No. 5060). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 95

An Act relative to the assessment of sewer betterments in the town of West Boylston (see House, No. 5113). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 96

An Act authorizing the suspension of certain labor laws in an emergency (see Senate, No. 1862, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 97

An Act relative to the town of Barre and a memorandum of understanding with Phoenix Plaza Corp. and Ware River Recreational Corp. (see printed as Senate, No. 2070). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 98

An Act relative to the prosecution of juvenile offenders (see House, No. 5468). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 99

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for certain collective bargaining agreements, for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2181). Approved by the Acting Governor, April 29, 1998

Chapter 100

An Act further regulating the conduct of municipal employees (see House, No. 5102, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 101

An Act relative to notifying employees of the right to collect unemployment compensation (see Senate, No. 2126). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 102

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Congregational Charitable Society (see House, No. 4849). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 103

An Act providing tenure of office for Dennis P. Grady as chief of the police department in the town of Mendon (see Senate, No. 2076). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 104

An Act further regulating the practice of pharmacy (see House, No. 4759). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 105

An Act relative to the special police force of the town of Wellesley (see House, No. 4960). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 106

An Act relative to the retirement allowance of Robert Lally of the town of Wellesley (see House, No. 4961). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 107

An Act relative to the assessment of betterments in the town of Hinsdale (see Senate, No. 2096). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 108

An Act authorizing Evan Golann and David J. Bergeron to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see Senate, No. 2084, amended). Became law without the Acting Governor's signature, May 4, 1998

Chapter 109

An Act providing employee leave for certain family obligations (see Senate, No. 26). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 6, 1998

Chapter 110

An Act changing the name of the town of Gay Head to the town of Aquinnah (see House, No. 4619). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 7, 1998

Chapter 111

An Act transferring control of a certain parcel of park land in the city of Holyoke (see House, No. 5237). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 7, 1998

Chapter 112

An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket to use certain park land for general municipal purposes (see House, No. 4956). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 7, 1998

Chapter 113

An Act providing for the licensing of pub breweries (see Senate, No. 2179). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 7, 1998

Chapter 114

An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture (see House, No. 4642). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 115

An Act relative to counterfeiting (see House, No. 4707, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 116

An Act authorizing the town of Westport to reimburse certain tax payments (see House, No. 5164). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 117

An Act relative to the traffic commission of the city of Waltham (see House, No. 4865). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 118

An Act relative to the annual observance of Robert Goddard Day (see House, No. 4895). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 119

An Act establishing a certain revolving fund in the town of Southampton (see House, No. 5238). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 120

An Act relative to the eligible list for police service in the city of Boston (see House, No. 5429). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 121

An Act providing for the use of certain types of securities in the financing of the central artery/Ted Williams Tunnel project (see House, No. 5478, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 18, 1998

Chapter 122

An Act relative to a certain conservation restriction in the town of Sudbury (see House bill printed in House, No. 5428). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 20, 1998

Chapter 123

An Act relative to authorization by certain retired public employees for deductions from pensions for certain financial institutions (see House, No. 383, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 20, 1998

Chapter 124

An Act relative to the form of government of the town of Sheffield (see House, No. 4679). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 125

An Act establishing a board of water and sewer commissioners in the town of West Stockbridge (see House, No. 4817). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 126

An Act providing for the appointment of a treasurer/collector in the town of Egremont (see House, No. 5098). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 127

An Act authorizing the city of Everett to use certain park land for school purposes (see Senate, No. 1792). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 128

An Act authorizing the issuance of two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Bellingham (see Senate, No. 1992, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 129

An Act providing consumer protection relative to the sale of insurance by banks (see Senate, No. 1948, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 130

An Act authorizing the town of North Attleborough to make certain conveyances of forest land (see House, No. 5224, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 131

An Act relative to the conveyance of a certain parcel of land in the city of Lowell (see House, No. 3131, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 132

An Act relative to the conveyance of certain conservation lands in the town of Carver for airport purposes (see House, No. 4905). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 133

An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to establish a special fund for the payment of costs relative to school renovation projects (see House, No. 5159). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 134

An Act relative to the membership of the conservation commission of the town of Falmouth (see House, No. 5193). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 135

An Act designating a certain bridge located in the town of Natick as the Veterans' Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 5257). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 136

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Amesbury as the Bailey Bridge (see Senate, No. 2061, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 137

An Act relative to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillation (see Senate, No. 2164). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 138

An Act establishing a commission on the status of women (see House, No. 5199, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 139

An Act relative to construction of certain dwellings in the town of Wilmington (see printed as Senate, No. 992, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 140

An Act providing for certain insurance benefits for cancer patients (see House, No. 5190). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 141

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to enter into a lease of certain property with the town of Chelmsford (see House, No. 5340, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 142

An Act relative to proceedings for the foreclosure of mortgages under the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (see Senate, No. 14, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 143

An Act authorizing certain conveyances in the town of Wilbraham (see Senate, No. 2196). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 144

An Act validating the action taken at an annual town meeting of the town of Brookline (see printed in Senate, No. 2198). Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 145

An Act relative to the State Ballot Law Commission (see House bill printed in House, No. 5569, amended). Approved by the Secretary of State (Acting Governor), June 4, 1998

Chapter 146

An Act relative to the terms of certain notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 5513, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 8, 1998

Chapter 147

An Act relative to executors (see House, No. 2136, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 148

An Act relative to elected officials in the town of Seekonk (see House, No. 4521). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 149

An Act enlarging the territory of the Warren Water District (see House, No. 5206). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 150

An Act relative to the eligible list for police service in the city of Boston (see House, No. 5397). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 151

An Act authorizing the city of Fall River to use a certain parcel of land for school department and park department purposes (see Senate, No. 2129). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 19, 1998

Chapter 152

An Act relative to removal of eggs from female lobsters (see House, No. 5246). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 19, 1998

Chapter 153

An Act authorizing and directing the Department of Revenue to refund a certain overpayment (see House, No. 3572, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 25, 1998

Chapter 154

An Act authorizing the town of Ashby to continue the employment of Elmer S. Fitzgerald, Jr. as fire chief (see House, No. 5508). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 25, 1998

Chapter 155

An Act relative to the transfer of certain motor vehicle registrations (see Senate, No. 1826, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 25, 1998

Chapter 156

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5647, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 26, 1998

Chapter 157

An Act correcting and extending the one trial system for civil cases in Norfolk and Middlesex counties (see Senate, No. 2205, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 29, 1998

Chapter 158

An Act relative to the notification procedures regarding privatization contracts (see House, No. 12). Approved (over the objections of the Acting Governor) by the House of Representatives on June 3, 1998 and the Senate on June 25, 1998

Chapter 159

An Act making certain appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999 prior to final action on the General Appropriation Bill for said fiscal year (see printed in House, No. 5650). Approved by the Acting Governor, June 30, 1998

Chapter 160

An Act relative to liability on foreign accounts (see Senate, No. 1844). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 2, 1998

Chapter 161

An Act making certain corrective changes in certain general and special laws (see Senate, No. 2101, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 2, 1998

Chapter 162

An Act relative to the appointment of Joseph Jackson, Jr. and Thomas F. Bamberry, Jr. to the fire department of the city of Quincy (see Senate, No. 2221). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 2, 1998

Chapter 163

An Act further regulating board meetings by banks (see House, No. 1875, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 3, 1998

Chapter 164

An Act relative to the financing and operation of a golf course by the town of Natick (see Senate, No. 2067, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 3, 1998

Chapter 165

An Act relative to the Boston Fair Housing Commission (see Senate, No. 2111). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 3, 1998

Chapter 166

An Act establishing a city or town aid to the elderly and disabled taxation fund (see House, No. 4984, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 9, 1998

Chapter 167

An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to refund a certain tax payment (see House, No. 5097). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 9, 1998

Chapter 168

An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Westfield from civil service law (see House, No. 5231, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 9, 1998

Chapter 169

An Act relative to the issuance of certain credit insurance (see Senate, No. 626, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 10, 1998

Chapter 170

An Act providing for gender neutrality in the construction of statutes (see House, No. 4962). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 10, 1998

Chapter 171

An Act establishing a department of public works in the town of Hatfield (see House, No. 5561). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 16, 1998

Chapter 172

An Act relative to the procurement of certain educational software for public schools (see Senate, No. 247). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 16, 1998

Chapter 173

An Act relative to lowering the age for the donation of blood (see Senate, No. 469). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 16, 1998

Chapter 174

An Act designating a portion of state highway Route 20 in the town of Charlton as the JENS Memorial Highway (see House, No. 5384). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 17, 1998

Chapter 175

An Act reducing income taxes and unemployment insurance rates and providing for workforce training (see House, No. 5709). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 176

An Act making certain appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999 prior to final action on the General Appropriation Bill for said fiscal year (see printed in House, No. 5708). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 177

An Act relative to the annual town meeting held in the town of Carver in 1998 (see printed in House, No. 5539). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 178

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown (see House, No. 4520). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 179

An Act relative to the consideration of domestic violence in custody and visitation proceedings (see House, No. 4951, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 22, 1998

Chapter 180

An Act relative to gun control in the Commonwealth (see Senate, No. 1985, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 23, 1998

Chapter 181

An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees (see House, No. 345, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 23, 1998

Chapter 182

An Act relative to shade trees (see House, No. 740). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 23, 1998

Chapter 183

An Act relative to the eligible list for police service (see Senate, No. 1895). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 23, 1998

Chapter 184

An Act relative to the transfer of certain fishing licenses (see House, No. 91, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 24, 1998

Chapter 185

An Act authorizing the Governor to designate an additional justice of the peace in the town of West Bridgewater (see House, No. 293). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 24, 1998

Chapter 186

An Act establishing a board of selectmen-town administrator form of government in the town of Spencer (see House, No. 5573). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 24, 1998

Chapter 187

An Act authorizing the town of Marion to establish an open space acquisition commission (see House, No. 5600). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 24, 1998

Chapter 188

An Act relative to the grant of immunity (see House, No. 5651). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 24, 1998

Chapter 189

An Act providing for the improvement of court facilities in the Commonwealth (see House, No. 1635, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 28, 1998

Chapter 190

An Act relative to the membership of the conservation commission of the town of West Tisbury (see House, No. 5182). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 191

An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to issue pension obligation bonds (see Senate, No. 2263, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 192

An Act authorizing the town of Westborough to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5132). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 193

An Act relative to the Nantucket historic district commission (see House, No. 4653). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 194

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1999 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. 5700). Approved (in part) by the Governor July 30, 1998.

Chapter 195

An Act to facilitate the implementation of the fiscal year 1999 General Appropriations Act (see House, No. 5716). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 196

An Act relative to a certain disability retirement for Walter L. Heagney, Jr. (see House, No. 5544, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 197

An Act designating the library at the Westborough State Hospital as the John Lowe Library (see House, No. 3734). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 198

An Act relative to the reorganization of certain insurance companies (see House, No. 5101, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 199

An Act authorizing the city of Brockton to enter into contracts for the operation and maintenance, lease or sale and modifications of the wastewater and water treatment facilities plant, sewer and pump stations (see House, No. 4459, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 200

An Act authorizing the South Hadley Housing Authority to convey a certain parcel of land (see House, No. 5599, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 201

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Bellingham (see House, No. 5491). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 202

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Halifax (see Senate, No. 2093). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 203

An Act relative to the taxation of certain real property (see House, No. 4669, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 204

An Act authorizing the city of Brockton to convey certain land known as the Montello Pool (see Senate, No. 2274). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 1, 1998

Chapter 205

An Act extending certain capital spending authorizations (see House bill printed in House, No. 5607, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 4, 1998

Chapter 206

An Act relative to environmental cleanup and promoting the redevelopment of contaminated property (see House, No. 5299, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 207

An Act relative to the use of the title psychologist in employment (see House, No. 917). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 208

An Act relative to a certain advisory committee of the Department of Mental Health (see House, No. 2492). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 209

An Act designating a certain boathouse in the city of Worcester as the Allan Fearn Boathouse at Regatta Point (see House, No. 5423). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 210

An Act exempting the position of chief of police in the town of Acton from the provisions of the civil service law (see House, No. 5545). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 211

An Act authorizing the town of Plymouth to establish a special reserve fund (see House, No. 5515). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 212

An Act relative to the authority of police officers of the cities of Boston and Newton and the town of Brookline (see House, No. 5019). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 213

An Act validating the acts and proceedings of the annual and special town meetings held in the town of Stoughton (see printed in House, No. 5640). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 214

An Act relative to William G. Suprey (see House, No. 5566). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 215

An Act authorizing the town of North Reading to convey certain conservation land (see House, No. 5473). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 216

An Act relative to dental service corporations (see House, No. 5386). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 217

An Act designating a certain parcel of land in the city of Quincy as the Don Kent's Ocean View (see Senate, No. 528). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 218

An Act relative to the finance committee in the town of Harvard (see Senate, No. 2063). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 219

An Act authorizing the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission to enter into contracts for the lease, financing, design and construction of modifications for the water works system and sewer works system and the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and combined sewer overflow consolidation and treatment facilities (see Senate, No. 2231, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 220

An Act further regulating junior operators' licenses (see House, No. 5339, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 221

An Act authorizing the Commonwealth to acquire certain land in the town of Douglas (see House, No. 5770). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 222

An Act relative to banking laws (see House, No. 35, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 223

An Act relative to state chartered credit unions (see House, No. 1439). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 224

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Greenfield (see House, No. 5381). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 225

An Act relative to the Groton Country Club Authority (see House, No. 4453). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 226

An Act authorizing the town of Hull to lease certain property (see House, No. 5572). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 227

An Act authorizing the town of Lunenburg to convey a certain parcel of conservation land (see House, No. 5755). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 228

An Act relative to self testing programs by banks (see House, No. 4695, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 229

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see printed in House, No. 5603, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 230

An Act authorizing the transfer of certain state owned land in the town of Canton (see House, No. 5722). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 231

An Act relative to personnel records (see House, No. 5724). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 6, 1998

Chapter 232

An Act relative to the prevention of drug induced rape and kidnapping (see House, No. 5448, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 233

An Act relative to the leasing of certain property by the town of Warwick (see Senate, No. 2082). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 234

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to lease a certain building (see House, No. 5624). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 235

An Act providing for the financing of the Central Artery Project (see Senate, No. 2322). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 236

An Act relative to the payment of wages (see House, No. 5746, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 237

An Act relative to freedom of employment in the broadcasting industry (see Senate, No. 76, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 238

An Act prohibiting the disclosure of the names and telephone numbers of Department of Social Service personnel (see Senate, No. 579). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 239

An Act further regulating the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency (see Senate, No. 522, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 240

An Act authorizing the town of Hardwick to convey land to the Hardwick Farmers Co-operative Exchange (see Senate, No. 2280). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 241

An Act authorizing the city of Marlborough to lease a certain parcel of recreational land (see Senate, No. 2243). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 242

An Act relative to the condominium and time-share laws (see House, No. 5054, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 243

An Act relative to providing hearing screening of newborns (see House, No. 5392, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 244

An Act authorizing the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to grant a permanent easement to the town of Hinsdale (see House, No. 5666, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 245

An Act authorizing the South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School to pay certain health insurance premiums (see House, No. 5444). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 246

An Act relative to motor vehicle liability policies for antique automobiles (see House, No. 4785). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 247

An Act relative to the membership of the retirement board of the town of Brookline (see House, No. 4654). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 248

An Act relative to certain licenses to exhibit by movie theaters (see House, No. 5010). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 249

An Act relative to a certain retired employee of the town of Reading (see House, No. 5389). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 250

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency (see Senate, No. 1955). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 251

An Act authorizing the town of Princeton to grant certain easements to Worcester County (see House, No. 5447). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 252

An Act relative to early intervention programs for injured public employees (see House, No. 5020). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 253

An Act directing the Greenfield Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to the surviving spouse of firefighter Kenneth J. Creigle (see House, No. 5492). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 254

An Act authorizing the town of Lynnfield to convey certain land (see Senate, No. 2251). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 255

An Act authorizing the city of Gloucester to contribute financial assistance for certain septic system costs (see House, No. 4476, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 256

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations convey certain parcels of land to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments for highway purposes (see House, No. 1999, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 257

An Act relative to the development and preservation of affordable housing (see House, No. 5291, amended). Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 258

An Act regulating set off of mutual debts and credits involving an insolvent insurer (see Senate, No. 623). Approved (over the objections of the Acting Governor) by the Senate on May 14, 1998 and the House of Representatives on July 31, 1998

Chapter 259

An Act insuring community investment and the equitable taxation of insurance companies in Massachusetts (see House, No. 5479, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 260

An Act making certain appropriations and transfers for fiscal year 1998 (see Senate, No. 2306, amended). Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 261

An Act relative to certain pension benefits of Mary E. Muise (see House, No. 4579). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 262

An Act relative to certain contracting procedures in the city of Boston (see House, No. 4672). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 263

An Act authorizing Franklin Regional Council of Governments to convey certain land in the town of Whately (see House, No. 4317, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 264

An Act providing for an increase in the requirements for nomination as a candidate for elective office in the city of Malden (see House, No. 4594). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 265

An Act authorizing the release of certain easements in the city of Worcester (see Senate, No. 2200). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 266

An Act relative to the Massachusetts Government Land Bank regarding the Devens Enterprise Commission (see Senate, No. 2029, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 267

An Act providing for a four year term for the office of mayor of the city of Malden commencing in the year 2000 (see House, No. 4595). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 268

An Act relative to the liability of certain landowners (see House, No. 5586, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 269

An Act authorizing long term leases for offices for the Department of Public Health in the Dudley Square area of the city of Boston (see Senate, No. 2282). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 270

An Act relative to a certain easement in the town of Wilmington (see House bill printed in House, No. 5268). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 271

An Act relative to certain state land in the town of North Reading and the town of Wilmington (see House, No. 5592). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 272

An Act authorizing the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to update address information (see House, No. 5401, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 273

An Act authorizing the Dennis Water District to convey an easement over certain parcels of land to the town of Dennis (see House bill printed in House, No. 5652). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 274

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant interests in certain land to the town of Franklin (see House, No. 4697, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 275

An Act providing for the lease of Commonwealth land in the city of Quincy (see House, No. 5704, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 276

An Act requiring certain instructions in the public schools of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 3629, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 277

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey certain property located in the town of Wakefield to the owner of an abutting parcel (see Senate, No. 2246, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 278

An Act authorizing the simultaneous land exchange of certain parcels of land between the town of Provincetown, the Commonwealth and the United States of America (see Senate, No. 1736). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 279

An Act relative to the disposition of Danvers State Hospital (see Senate, No. 2316, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 280

An Act relative to hiring women on state construction projects (see Senate, No. 2142, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 281

An Act relative to nomination papers (see House, No. 5074). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 282

An Act certifying provisional employees and provisional promotees within the city of Boston as permanent employees (see House, No. 5518). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 283

An Act relative to reverse mortgage loans (see Senate, No. 2214). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 284

An Act relative to the taking by eminent domain of certain land in the town of Dennis (see House, No. 5349, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 285

An Act providing for the distribution of information to certain parents of children enrolled in elementary and secondary schools (see Senate, No. 2209). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 286

An Act extending existing economic incentives to businesses rebuilding in the Commonwealth after a disaster (see House, No. 5751, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 287

An Act authorizing the establishment of the Burncoat Pond watershed district in the towns of Leicester and Spencer (see House, No. 5558, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 288

An Act relative to the disposition of certain state owned land in the city of Quincy (see House, No. 5536). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 289

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for certain capital and supplemental appropriations (see House, No. 5427, amended). Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 290

An Act further regulating the powers of the Massachusetts State College Building Authority (see House, No. 5581, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 291

An Act authorizing the Division of Capital Planning and Operations to convey certain land in the town of Hull (see House, No. 5614). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 292

An Act authorizing an exchange of real property between the Commonwealth and the city of Brockton (see House, No. 5368, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 293

An Act relative to the establishment of the Cape Cod open space land acquisition program (see House, No. 5568, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 294

An Act further regulating the disclosure of certain information in real estate transactions (see House, No. 2099, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 295

An Act relative to the consumer and merchant protection act (see Senate, No. 2195, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 296

An Act relative to the taxation of common trust funds (see House, No. 4783, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 297

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to ensure environmental cleanup and promote the redevelopment of contaminated property (see House, No. 5775). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 298

An Act providing for disposition of land to the Lawrence Redevelopment Authority (see House, No. 5705, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 299

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2323). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 12, 1998

Chapter 300

An Act abolishing the county governments of Hampshire, Essex and Berkshire counties, and transferring essential county functions to the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5780). Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 13, 1998

Chapter 301

An Act authorizing the establishment of the South Shore tri-town development corporation (see House, No. 5528, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 302

An Act providing for registration of bicycle messenger services and licensing of commercial messengers in the city of Boston (see House, No. 5682, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 303

An Act to provide access to certain commuter rail stations of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (see Senate, No. 2290). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 304

An Act relative to establishing a land bank fund in the town of Marion (see House, No. 5756). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 305

An Act regulating telephone sales of state lottery wagers or tickets (see Senate, No. 2211). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 18, 1998

Chapter 306

An Act relative to cost of living adjustments (see House, No. 5683). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 20, 1998

Chapter 307

An Act further regulating certain insurance (see Senate, No. 1974). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 20, 1998

Chapter 308

An Act prohibiting sex offenders from work release programs (see House, No. 2942). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 21, 1998

Chapter 309

An Act relative to the membership of the Special Military Reservation Commission (see House, No. 3133). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 27, 1998

Chapter 310

An Act designating an overpass in the town of Somerset as the John Marshall Overpass (see House, No. 5430). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 311

An Act establishing the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation (see House, No. 5398). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 312

An Act relative to the qualifications of commissioner of code enforcement in the city of Springfield (see House, No. 5388). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 313

An Act providing for the construction of certain facilities of the Massachusetts Port Authority (see Senate, No. 2325). Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 314

An Act requiring the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in the city of Malden (see House, No. 5222). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 2, 1998

Chapter 315

An Act directing the State Secretary to place a certain nonbinding question on the biennial state election ballot in the city of Springfield in the current year (see House, No. 5798). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 316

An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to grant access to its sewer system to certain property in the town of Sharon (see House, No. 5721). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 317

An Act exempting the position of school nurse in the town of Brookline from the civil service law (see House, No. 5612). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 318

An Act authorizing the town of Clinton to reimburse certain real property taxes (see House, No. 5099). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 319

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1998 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see Senate, No. 2312, amended). Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 320

An Act relative to entering by false pretenses in the daytime (see House, No. 4977, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 4, 1998

Chapter 321

An Act establishing a board of registration of hearing instrument specialists (see House, No. 4760, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 4, 1998

Chapter 322

An Act relative to real estate tax exemptions for certain veterans who reside in the city of Newton (see House, No. 4544). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 323

An Act relative to a certain payment in lieu of taxes in the town of Charlton (see House, No. 5596). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 324

An Act authorizing and directing the Massachusetts Highway Department to erect a memorial marker in the town of Bourne (see House, No. 5744). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 325

An Act regulating the production of fortified wines (see Senate, No. 1951). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 326

An Act relative to the police department of the town of Spencer (see Senate, No. 2113). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 327

An Act protecting consumers from the unauthorized switching of their local and long distance telecommunications service providers (see Senate, No. 2291, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 328

An Act relative to the Election Commission or Board of Registrars of Voters in the town of Swampscott (see Senate, No. 2238). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 329

An Act providing for recall elections in the Dartmouth Fire District #2 (see House, No. 5004). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 330

An Act relative to the filling of vacancies in town meeting membership in the town of Swampscott (see Senate, No. 2239). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 331

An Act relative to the Holyoke Armory (see Senate, No. 2177). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 332

An Act relative to excavation (see Senate, No. 1856, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 333

An Act relative to the board of selectmen-town manager form of government in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 5701). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 24, 1998

Chapter 334

An Act relative to the investment of trust funds by the city of Worcester (see Senate, No. 2261). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 25, 1998

Chapter 335

An Act authorizing the leasing and construction of improvements to the East Junior High School building in the city known as the town of Watertown (see House, No. 5728). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 25, 1998

Chapter 336

An Act relative to reports of abuse of patients receiving home health care (see Senate, No. 1818, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 25, 1998

Chapter 337

An Act authorizing the town of Wakefield to hold a certain special election (see House, No. 5791, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, September 28, 1998

Chapter 338

An Act relative to town meeting members in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 5702). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 339

An Act designating the words and music of "Say Hello to Someone in Massachusetts" the official polka of the Commonwealth (see House, No. 5472). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 340

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Northbridge as the Corporal Richard J. and Sergeant John P. Moran Memorial Bridge (see House bill printed as Senate, No. 2105). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 341

An Act relative to preliminary elections in the town of Framingham (see House, No. 5699). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 342

An Act relative to the board of selectmen in the town of Boxborough (see House, No. 5450). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 343

An Act relative to the Union School of the towns of New Salem and Wendell (see House, No. 4537, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 344

An Act relative to the reorganization of Franklin County (see House, No. 5807, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 345

An Act exempting the position of sealer of weights and measures in the town of Hingham from the provisions of the civil service law (see House, No. 5574). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 2, 1998

Chapter 346

An Act relative to the police department of the town of Rockland (see House, No. 5620). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 8, 1998

Chapter 347

An Act authorizing the town of Auburn to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 4774). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 8, 1998

Chapter 348

An Act authorizing the town of Tyngsborough to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5543). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 349

An Act authorizing the town of Palmer to issue an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5618). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 350

An Act providing for the annual observance of Special Needs Awareness Day (see Senate, No. 2172). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 351

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes to be issued by the Commonwealth (see House bill printed in House, No. 5771). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 352

An Act further regulating the membership of the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (see Senate, No. 2277). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 353

An Act providing early retirement benefits to water treatment plant operators at the water department of the city of Cambridge due to the closure of the treatment plant for renovation (see House, No. 4626). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 354

An Act authorizing the town of Medway to abate a certain betterment (see House, No. 5794). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 355

An Act relative to certain nongroup health insurance products (see House, No. 5797, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 356

An Act authorizing the city of Westfield to abate and refund certain property taxes (see House, No. 5546). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 357

An Act authorizing certain structures to be exempt from certain harbor lines in the South Boston section of the city of Boston (see Senate, No. 2318). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 358

An Act relative to the issuance of firearm licenses (see Senate, No. 2236, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 19, 1998

Chapter 359

An Act providing for the annual observance of Robert Frost Day (see House, No. 5056, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 360

An Act relative to the election of the city clerk in the city of Springfield (see Senate, No. 2140). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 361

An Act authorizing the town of Canton to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see printed in House, No. 5810). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 362

An Act regulating the use of snow vehicles on privately owned property (see House, No. 5457, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 363

An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to refund certain taxes (see House, No. 5644). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 364

An Act providing for the payment of certain retirement and medical benefits to John Lynch (see House, No. 5367). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 365

An Act relative to the Cambridge Public Health Commission (see House, No. 5741). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 366

An Act designating the Representative James R. Miceli Bridge and the John T. Hegarty Overpass (see printed as Senate, No. 1924, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 367

An Act authorizing the town of Billerica to make a certain reimbursement (see House, No. 5643). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 23, 1998

Chapter 368

An Act relative to the appointment of members of the town building committee in the town of Shrewsbury (see printed as House, No. 5396). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 28, 1998

Chapter 369

An Act relative to the pension benefits payable to Anna Poncin and Sharon Hewitt by the Attleboro retirement system (see House, No. 5817). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 29, 1998

Chapter 370

An Act relative to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (see House, No. 5514). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 30, 1998

Chapter 371

An Act authorizing the towns of Heath, Hawley and Charlemont to acquire a certain parcel of land (see Senate, No. 1769). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 30, 1998

Chapter 372

An Act further regulating medical malpractice insurance (see House, No. 1143, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 373

An Act authorizing the town of Westborough to issue two additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5395). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 374

An Act providing protection for certain retirement accounts (see House, No. 1355). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 375

An Act providing for the establishment of a board of public works in the town of Hopkinton (see House, No. 5655, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 376

An Act authorizing the town of Norwood to issue three additional licenses for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5725). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 5, 1998

Chapter 377

An Act relative to the uniform transfer on death security registration act (see Senate, No. 747, changed and amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 5, 1998

Chapter 378

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Ayer (see House, No. 4596). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 379

An Act directing the city of Boston to grant a certain pension to Carl W. Johnson (see House, No. 5516). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 380

An Act designating the city of Worcester as the birthplace of Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry and congratulating the Auburn Rockets (see Senate, No. 1633, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 381

An Act further regulating the renewal of licenses of elevator mechanics (see House, No. 4974, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 382

An Act allowing certain structures to be exempted from certain harbor lines (see Senate, No. 1991, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 383

An Act relative to the group insurance program of the town of Sterling (see House, No. 5202). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 384

An Act authorizing the city of Pittsfield to lease a certain parcel of commercial land (see House, No. 5800, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 385

An Act exempting the position of school nurse in the town of Franklin from the civil service law (see House, No. 5370). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 386

An Act making an appropriation to fund a collective bargaining agreement between the Middlesex Sheriff's Office and the Middlesex Sheriff's Superior Officer's Association (see printed in House, No. 5783). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 387

An Act relative to the Groton Country Club Authority (see House, No. 5157). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 388

An Act relative to meetings of the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists (see House, No. 5782). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 13, 1998

Chapter 389

An Act authorizing the State Retirement Board to grant creditable service to Celeste Loughman (see House, No. 797, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 17, 1998

Chapter 390

An Act accepting the devise of certain land in Georgetown as part of the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest (see printed as Senate, No. 2349). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 17, 1998

Chapter 391

An Act relative to the room occupancy excise of the town of Provincetown (see House, No. 5493). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 392

An Act relative to extending the reporting date for the special commission established to make an investigation and study of low income housing in the city of Lowell (see House, No. 5854). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 393

An Act relative to the renewal of real estate brokers licenses (see Senate, No. 2342). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 394

An Act making certain changes in the campaign finance laws (see Senate, No. 1796, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 395

An Act the Massachusetts clean elections law (see House, No. 5250). Approved by the voters on November 3, 1998 and certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on November 30, 1998

Chapter 396

An Act to encourage savings through tax fairness (see House, No. 5251). Approved by the voters on November 3, 1998 and certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth on November 30, 1998

Chapter 397

An Act relative to false impersonation and identity fraud (see House, No. 5147, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 3, 1998

Chapter 398

An Act establishing the Massachusetts prudent investor act (see Senate, No. 2079, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 399

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 1999 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (see House, No. 5882). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 400

An Act providing for associate members for the youth commission in the city known as the town of Methuen (see House, No. 5841). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 401

An Act providing for the annual observance of Lucy Stone Day (see Senate, No. 1451). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 402

An Act authorizing the town of Greenfield to issue a license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5527). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 403

An Act authorizing the imposition of fees for the employment of consultants by the conservation commission of the town of North Andover (see House, No. 5610, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 404

An Act relative to town meeting members in the town of Amherst (see House, No. 5463, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 405

An Act authorizing the town of Fairhaven to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5804). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 406

An Act relative to the recreation commission of the town of Swampscott (see Senate, No. 2255, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 407

An Act authorizing the town of Grafton to abate a certain betterment (see House, No. 5576). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 408

An Act authorizing the town of Greenfield to issue an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see House, No. 5803). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 16, 1998

Chapter 409

An Act providing for the appointment of a clerk and treasurer of the Oak Bluffs Water District (see House, No. 5764, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 16, 1998

Chapter 410

An Act increasing the penalties for violations of safety precautions at railroad crossings (see House, No. 3527, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 18, 1998

Chapter 411

An Act exempting the position of school custodian in the town of Dedham from the provisions of the civil service law (see House, No. 4338). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 18, 1998

Chapter 412

An Act relative to the parks and recreation commission of the town of Dedham (see House, No. 4508). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 18, 1998

Chapter 413

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Lowell as the Frank W. Grady Bridge (see House, No. 5695, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 22, 1998

Chapter 414

An Act relative to the taxation of certain real estate in the town of Marshfield (see House, No. 5674). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 22, 1998

Chapter 415

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Eastham (see House, No. 4661, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 416

An Act providing for a town administrator in the town of Lakeville (see Senate, No. 2351). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 417

An Act establishing a capital investment fund in the town of Boylston (see House, No. 5793). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 418

An Act relative to the approval of Beano licenses in the city of Worcester (see House, No. 5670). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 419

An Act authorizing the town of North Reading to establish a certain fund (see House, No. 5464, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 420

An Act authorizing the town of Grafton to execute a certain lease (see House, No. 5646). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 421

An Act relative to the town manager of the town of Cohasset (see House, No. 5465). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 422

An Act relative to violence prevention programs in public schools (see House, No. 2077, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 423

An Act authorizing the establishment of senior citizen safety zones in the city of Holyoke (see House, No. 5431). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 424

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of Worcester as the Captain William Amorello Memorial Bridge (see House, No. 5849). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 425

An Act relative to water and sewer services of the town of Hopedale (see House, No. 5816). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 426

An Act authorizing the city of Westfield to supply water outside its boundaries (see House, No. 5656). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 427

An Act authorizing the retirement board of the city of Springfield to pay a certain retirement benefit to the surviving spouse of former firefighter Daniel Lawler (see House, No. 5861). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 428

An Act authorizing the retirement board of the city of Springfield to pay a certain retirement benefit to the surviving spouse of former police officer Walter C. Juskiewicz (see House, No. 5860). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 429

An Act authorizing the town of Hampden to borrow money for the payment of certain legal expenses and settlement costs (see Senate, No. 2355). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 430

An Act relative to the Brockton 21st Century Corporation (see House, No. 4601, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 431

An Act authorizing the town of Sharon to issue licenses to certain establishments for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2299, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 432

An Act relative to group marketing plans for automobile and homeowners insurance (see House, No. 5697). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 433

An Act validating the actions taken at a special town meeting of the town of Dartmouth (see House, No. 5873). Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 434

An Act increasing the number and amending the method of election of members of the school committee of the city of Malden (see Senate, No. 2368). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1999

Chapter 435

An Act directing the Somerville Retirement Board to retire Sean J. Canty, a police officer of the city of Somerville (see House, No. 5835). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1999

Chapter 436

An Act authorizing the town of Cohasset Water Department to provide water services to other cities, towns and water companies (see House, No. 5872). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 437

An Act authorizing the town of Eastham to establish an Eastham promotions fund (see House, No. 5712). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 438

An Act authorizing the acceptance of streets in the town of Tolland (see Senate, No. 2285). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 439

An Act providing for an elected board of sewer commissioners in the town of Kingston (see House, No. 5891). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 440

An Act authorizing the town of Eastham to establish a land acquisition and maintenance fund (see House, No. 5710). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 441

An Act establishing a capital projects fund in the town of Wakefield (see House, No. 5792). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 442

An Act relative to the regulation of dogs in the town of Seekonk (see House, No. 5641). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 443

An Act authorizing the town of Holbrook to establish a betterment reserve fund (see House, No. 5897). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 444

An Act relative to the rejection of certain appointments made by the town administrator of the town of Stoneham (see House, No. 5898). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 445

An Act relative to the date of town elections in the town of Stoughton (see House, No. 5875). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 446

An Act authorizing the city of Gloucester to pay certain unpaid bills (see House, No. 4350). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 447

An Act relative to filling vacancies in the office of mayor of the city of Chicopee (see House, No. 5880). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 448

An Act designating the South Station Transportation Center Bus Terminal in Boston as the John J. Happy Coombs Terminal (see Senate, No. 1537). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 449

An Act authorizing the city of New Bedford to establish and maintain an environmental assessment revolving fund and establishing an environmental assessment lien to secure repayment of funds expended from said revovling fund (see Senate, No. 2361). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 450

An Act authorizing the issuance of certain tempory licenses for the sale of wines to be drunk on the premises (see Senate, No. 2371). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 451

An Act authorizing the imposition of fees for the employment of certain outside consultants by the town of East Longmeadow (see House, No. 2719) Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 452

An Act granting an easement to the Holyoke Community College Foundation (see Senate, No. 2370)Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 453

An Act relative to the terms of certain bonds and notes issued by the Commonwealth (House, No. 5830). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 454

An Act authorizing the city of Holyoke to issue certain pension obligation bonds (see House, No. 5863). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 455

An Act providing for term limits for elected officials in the town of Methuen (see House, No. 5867). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 456

An Act relative to granting cost of living adjustments to noncontributory retirees (see House, No. 5469). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 457

An Act relative to the retirement allowance of John B. LaClair (see House, No. 5587). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 458

An Act authorizing the town of Dennis to convey a certain parcel of land (see House, No. 5906). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 459

An Act limiting the liability of adult foster caregivers (see Senate, No. 2031)Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 460

An Act authorizing the certification for appointment of Edward Wloch as a firefighter in the town of Ware notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see Senate, No. 2365). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 461

An Act authorizing the Department of Revenue to make a certain refund(see House, No. 1233). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 462

An Act relative to the appointment of the superintendent of schools in the city of Gloucester (see House, No. 4369). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 463

An Act making certain corrective changes in certain general and special laws (see House, No. 5885). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 464

An Act designating a certain bridge in the city of North Adams as the Anthony J. Sacco, Sr. Bridge (see House, No. 5894). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 465

An Act relative to vacancies in the town council of the town of Greenfield (see House, No. 5827, changed). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 466

An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to establish the number of signatures required for petitioned articles for town meeting (see House, No. 5726). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 467

An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Boxborough (see House, No. 5732). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 468

An Act designating a certain bridge in the Roslindale section of the city of Boston as the Chief Petty Officer Paul N. Donato, U.S.N. Bridge (see House, No. 4727, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 469

An Act relative to the Massachusetts retirement board (see Senate, No. 2320, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 470

An Act relative to school bus inspections (see House, No. 2360, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 471

An Act relative to technical assistants (House, No. 4245, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 472

An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to establish a retiree healthcare liability trust fund (House, No. 5899). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 473

An Act relative to the Annie E. Casey Foundation Initiative (see Senate, No. 2377). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 474

An Act relative to certain actions of the Board of Bank Incorporation and the Commissioner of Banks (see House, No. 41, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 475

An Act relative to extending the reporting date for the special commission established to make an investigation and study of low income housing in the city of Lowell (see Senate, No. 2379). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 476

An Act authorizing certain nonresidents to solemnize marriages (see Senate, No. 2354, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 477

An Act authorizing Thomas A. Zine to be admitted into the State Police Academy notwithstanding the maximum age requirement (see House, No. 5896). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 478

An Act relative to the optional retirement program for certain public employees (see House, No. 2193, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 479

An Act relative to a certain sewer connection in the town of Walpole (see Senate, No. 2336, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 480

An Act relative to certain insurance benefits for part time elected officials of the town of Carver (see House, No. 5711). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 481

An Act to implement a program of reemployment assistance to employees terminated as a result of the restructuring of the utility industry (see Senate, No. 2332, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 482

An Act making certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1999 (see Senate, No. 2380, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 483

An Act relative to child support (see Senate, No. 1935, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 484

An Act relative to fire departments (see House, No. 990, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 485

An Act reforming the tax laws of the Commonwealth (see Senate, No. 2302, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 486

An Act making changes to certain laws (see Senate, No. 2367, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 487

An Act relative to making certain changes in the laws of the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2375, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 485

An Act reforming the tax laws of the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2302, amended). Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

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